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Pediatric aspects of ECG leads & anatomy

…of ECGs in pediatric patients is slightly different from adults, due to obvious anatomical differences. There are, however, no differences regarding the ECG grid. As…

Introduction to pediatric & neonatal ECG interpretation

ECG Pediatric ECG interpretation Principles of pediatric & neonatal ECG interpretation Pediatric and neonatal ECG interpretation follows the same principles as ECG interpretation in adults, but…

Introduction to pediatric & neonatal ECG interpretation

ECG Principles of pediatric & neonatal ECG interpretation Pediatric and neonatal ECG interpretation follow the same principles as ECG interpretation in adults, but there are important…

Gastric lavage and activated charcoal

…stabilise first The induction of vomiting has no place in the modern treatment of poisoning. Charcoal also does not bind every poison. With the following…

Arterial line

…Assessment of stroke volume variation as part of fluid management. Contraindications Infection, burn or trauma over the insertion site. Insufficient collateral circulation to the hand…

Epidemiological aspects of cardiac arrest

…substantially worse survival than cases occurring in public places, where there are people who can provide CPR, alert the ambulance and use a public defibrillator…

Performing Echocardiographic Examinations

…The operator should have an elbow rest, and also avoid bending the back during the examination. Work related musculoskeletal disorders are a common cause of…

Injection technique — intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal

…that the deltoid injection is placed too high — which causes the shoulder injury known as SIRVA. Both are avoided with the right landmark and the…

Foreign body in the ear and nose

…leakage of fluid causes a chemical burn Two or more magnets (including in different nostrils) Immediately — pressure necrosis across the septum A live insect As…

Paediatric and neonatal ECG interpretation

…The interpretation is made in the same systematic way as in adults, but against the age specific reference values below. Method of interpretation Heart rate…

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