…embolism, pneumothorax and acute coronary syndrome must be actively considered [1]. Do the following early: 1. Assess airway, work of breathing, level of consciousness and…

…Pneumothorax is characterized by the presence of free air in the thoracic cavity. While this can occasionally be benign and manifest even in healthy individuals…

…of consciousness and air entry repeatedly. 9. Measure PEF or FEV1 if the patient can manage it without delaying treatment. 10. Call anaesthetics and intensive…

…heart and the ultrasound transducer, and because less air filled lung tissue covers the heart. In adults, however, the distance between the heart and the…

…When vocal cords vibrate, they generate vibrations in the surrounding air and these vibrations propagate in the form of a sound wave. If the sound…

…with manifest clinical disease are at high risk of progression and generally require all appropriate evidence based measures, including drug treatment and therapeutic lifestyle change…

…is optimally measured in tracheal tubes, it can also be gauged through supraglottic airway devices and Rubens' tubes. Following ROSC, ETCO 2 can rise up…

…over needle (direct technique) 1. Palpate the course of the artery with two fingertips and note the direction. Disinfect and allow to air dry. 2…

…air bubbles and analytical delay, and compare with the electrolyte panel Rapid classification pH pCO₂ HCO₃ Likely dominant process : : : : Low High Normal or high Respiratory…

…infusions. Haemodialysis, plasmapheresis or other extracorporeal therapy (requires a large bore dialysis catheter, not an ordinary triple lumen catheter). Measurement of central venous pressure and…