…clinically or radiologically confirmed dislocation of the shoulder, elbow, finger, patella, jaw or hip prosthesis. A dislocation with neurovascular compromise or skin tenting — reduce promptly…

…Local anaesthesia: lidocaine 10 mg/mL, 10–20 mL, a 25 G needle for the skin weal and a 21 G needle for the deeper…

…dialysis catheter, not an ordinary triple lumen catheter). Measurement of central venous pressure and central venous oxygen saturation. Repeated blood sampling during intensive care. Exhausted…

…radiography, since glass is usually visible on plain films. Irrigation fluid: a copious volume of drinking quality tap water or sodium chloride 9 mg/mL…

…possible: anaesthesia and intubation can precipitate circulatory collapse in a tamponaded patient , since positive airway pressure further reduces the venous return. Procedure Choice of access…

…bronchospasm during anaesthesia, a drug infusion or the administration of contrast medium Skin symptoms are absent in approximately 10 to 20 percent of anaphylactic reactions…

…immediately. Assess the level of consciousness, the pupils, tone, clonus and seizures. Give glucose in hypoglycaemia and a benzodiazepine for toxicological seizures E Temperature, skin…

…occlusion and on the adequacy of collateral blood flow. Ischaemia initially produces pain and sensory disturbance. With progression, motor dysfunction develops, followed by profound anaesthesia…

…Variable, often deep Pain Moderate, relieved by elevation Severe, worse on elevation, better when dependent Often painless (neuropathy) Surrounding skin Hyperpigmentation, oedema, lipodermatosclerosis, eczema Pale…

…with a large effusion, 5–10 mL for smaller joints. Local anaesthesia of the skin and subcutis where needed, lidocaine 10 mg/mL. Sample tubes:…