…effusion, obesity, emphysema, amyloidosis ST elevation criteria in suspected infarction New ST elevation at the J point in two contiguous leads: Leads Threshold : : V2–V3…

…Clinically, patients may present with: Absent breath sounds on the affected side Crepitus Subcutaneous emphysema Hypotension Hypoxia Mediastinal shift, with potential tracheal deviation to the…

…respiratorily unstable patient. Contraindications In tension pneumothorax and in empyema there are no absolute contraindications — the procedure is life saving and necessary respectively. Otherwise: Type…