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Otoscopy and ear syringing

…and before every ear syringing. Removal of cerumen: Hearing loss, a blocked sensation, itching, earache or dizziness attributable to a wax plug. The tympanic membrane…

Dix–Hallpike test and Epley manoeuvre

…down, standing up, tilting the head backwards. A symptom free interval between attacks, with possible residual unsteadiness. No hearing loss, tinnitus or neurological deficits. In…

Spirometry

…investigated Relative obstacles also include dementia, marked hearing loss and an inability to understand the instructions — spirometry requires active cooperation. Preparation and equipment Equipment: a…

Acute vertigo: quick reference for HINTS and differential diagnosis

…commonly called vestibular neuritis, but posterior circulation stroke is the most important dangerous differential diagnosis. Clear focal neurological findings are absent in roughly half of…

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…after vascular surgery or endovascular intervention. Assessment of healing potential in ulcers and before deciding the level of amputation. Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications…

Nail procedures — paronychia, ingrown toenail and subungual haematoma

…a bloodless field one works by feel, and by feel nail spicules are left behind — which is the commonest cause of recurrence. Indications Condition Procedure : …

Urinary catheterisation

…Instillation therapy and contrast studies of the urinary tract. Wound healing with a sacral pressure sore or extensive perineal wounds where urinary leakage prevents healing…

Wound suturing

…passed since the injury (see below). Be particularly cautious with impaired healing: peripheral vascular disease, diabetes with neuropathy, immunosuppression, and high dose corticosteroids. The time…

P-wave, PR interval, PR segment: physiology, criteria & ECG findings

…the negative deflection is also seen in lead V2. lead V5 only notes vectors heading towards the exploring electrode (albeit with somewhat varying angles) and…

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…Measure and trace the ulcer; photograph it with a ruler in the image. A reduction in size of 40% within four weeks predicts healing — failure…

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