…TCFAs). These vulnerable plaques possess a massive necrotic lipid core and a highly inflamed fibrous cap measuring less than 65 micrometers in thickness. Macrophage derived…

…absorbent dressing. Local anaesthesia works poorly in inflamed tissue — the acidic environment inactivates the anaesthetic. Place a field block in healthy skin around the abscess…

…Physical examination should include a speculum examination of the nose to look for excess mucoid or purulent secretions, inflamed and edematous nasal mucosa, or polyps…

…rasping, or grating sound produced by contact between inflamed pericardial layers. It may have up to three components per cardiac cycle and is often best…

…tubing, a transducer, and a flush system with physiological saline in a pressure bag inflated to 300 mmHg , which provides a continuous slow flush. Ultrasound…

…in kg Always have one size smaller to hand. The cuff is inflated to 20–30 cmH₂O measured with a manometer — a higher pressure ca

…be stopped at any moment. A trauma informed approach also improves the technical quality — a relaxed patient is easier to examine. Indications Symptoms: bleeding outside…

…and unstable presentations, the critical entity of electrical storm, and the long term management strategies informed by recent sub group analyses, registry data, and ongoing…

…Doppler probe at 45–60° to the skin. Inflate to 20 mmHg above the point at which the signal disappears, deflate slowly (2 mmHg/s)…

…necessary. After previous punctures: change side, and avoid irradiated fields. Preparation and equipment Informed consent, current full blood count and coagulation screen, medication list. Chlorhexidine…

…test before stopping During and after the taper the patient must be informed about the stress dosing rules and about the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency…

…themselves thought. This does not diminish the importance of the conversation: the next of kin must be informed before organ preserving treatment is started, and…

…mL 6 over 100 kg 50 mL The volumes are maxima — inflate to a seal and check that the cuff pressure does not exceed 60…

…immunosuppression, papilloedema or new focal neurological signs — CT is performed first. Preparation and equipment Informed consent, coagulation status and an up to date medication list…

…The calculator provides a quantitative estimate of SCD risk, which facilitates informed discussions between clinicians and patients. This is particularly important when considering ICD implantation…

…subsequent major adverse cardiovascular events in observational studies. OCT OCT uses near infrared light rather than ultrasound. Its resolution is substantially higher than that of…

…procedure must be explained carefully to the patient, who must also be informed that his/her performance will affect the validity of the test. Hence…