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Injection technique — intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal

…even rate, about 1 mL per 3–5 seconds. 7. Withdraw the needle at the same angle and press with a dry swab. Do not…

Soft tissue corticosteroid injection

…subacromial and trochanteric injection; 25–27 G, 25 mm for the carpal tunnel, de Quervain's and trigger finger. Syringes of 3, 5 and 10…

Short Synacthen test

…related rise in cortisol. 3. Take the baseline sample : cortisol and plasma ACTH. The ACTH sample is taken before the injection and handled chilled. 4…

🟠 Phentolamine

…Dose Bolus injection : 5 to 15 mg every 5 to 15 minutes as necessary. Continuous infusion: Start infusion at 0.1 mg/min and increase…

Invasive Coronary Angiography: Indications and Vascular Access

…coronary arterial tree after selective intracoronary contrast injection under fluoroscopy. The procedure is performed by advancing guidewires and diagnostic catheters from a percutaneous arterial access…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…and an isotonic crystalloid. Exact doses according to the local protocol. Tapering after pharmacological treatment Duration and dose Risk of HPA suppression Tapering : : : < 3…

Joint aspiration

…Sterile gloves, sterile gauze, and a fenestrated drape for injection. A needle of 0.8–1.2 × 50 mm for large joints (knee, shoulder), 0…

🟠 Clonidine

…transdermal Dose Injection IV: • 150 μg in 1 ml vial. Dilute with 10 ml of normal saline and give by slow injection over 5…

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome, stress induced cardiomyopathy)

…octopus trap). Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2. Figure 1. Echocardiogram showing takotsubo cardiomyopathy in acute phase (A) and resolution phase (B). Note the…

Edrophonium test

…the airway can be secured. Preparation and equipment Edrophonium 10 mg/mL, 1 mL (named patient product — order well in advance). Atropine 0.5 mg…

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