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ArticleLungmedicin
Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…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…

ArticleCPR
Cardiac arrest due to pneumothorax

…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…

ArticleEchocardiography
Performing Echocardiographic Examinations

…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…

ArticleEchocardiography
Physics of ultrasound

…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…

ArticleProcedurer
Arterial line

…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…

ArticleProcedurer
Central venous catheter

…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…

ArticleProcedurer
Laryngeal mask and difficult airway

…Check the mask, remove air from the cuff so that it is flat with a slightly upturned leading edge, and lubricate the dorsal surface. 2…

ArticleProcedurer
Oxygen therapy

…attack and aborts most attacks within 15–20 minutes. An undrained pneumothorax. A high oxygen concentration washes nitrogen out of the pleural air and speeds…

ArticleCardiology
Coronary CT Angiography and CAD-RADS Reporting

…air has very low attenuation, and blood and myocardium have intermediate values. Iodinated contrast increases the attenuation of the blood pool and permits delineation of…