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Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…or a non healing distal ulcer. Before compression treatment of a leg ulcer — compression in arterial insufficiency can cause necrosis. Screening in diabetes of 10…

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Otoscopy and ear syringing

…and the examination is needed for the diagnosis. Before audiometry or the fitting of a hearing aid. Recurrent otitis externa in which the wax retains…

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Dix–Hallpike test and Epley manoeuvre

…A symptom free interval between attacks, with possible residual unsteadiness. No hearing loss, tinnitus or neurological deficits. In horizontal positional vertigo (lateral semicircular canal) the…

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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…

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Urinary catheterisation

…studies of the urinary tract. Wound healing with a sacral pressure sore or extensive perineal wounds where urinary leakage prevents healing. Voiding problems in neurogenic…

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Wound suturing

…contaminated wounds where a long time has passed since the injury (see below). Be particularly cautious with impaired healing: peripheral vascular disease, diabetes with neuropathy…