…patella, jaw or hip prosthesis. A dislocation with neurovascular compromise or skin tenting — reduce promptly, before radiography. The longer a joint remains dislocated, the harder…

…block): definition, causes, diagnosis & management This article covers the fundamental principles of atrioventricular (AV) blocks, which are classified into three types: first degree, second degree…

…tachycardia is very likely. If there is AV dissociation, ventricular tachycardia is very likely. If there are no signs of ventricular tachycardia, antidromic AVRT should…

…AV dissociation). Figure 2. Example of third degree AV block. Click to zoom. ECG features of third degree AV block On the ECG P waves…

…be treated conservatively. Immobilisation after reduction of a dislocation. Immobilisation of a ligament injury, a tendon injury, or after suturing over a joint. Pain relief…

…enabling synchronization of left and right ventricular contraction. Rapid impulse conduction is crucial; slow spread of the impulse results in temporal dissociation of cellular activation…

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…and sudden: Loss of pulse. Loss of blood pressure. Loss of consciousness. Electromechanical dissociation or pulseless electrical activity despite ongoing sinus rhythm on the ECG…