Articles & courses

ArticlesShow all 20
Wound suturing

…human bites, and all bites on the hand. These are as a rule left open. Facial bites can be sutured after careful debridement because of…

Cardiac arrest due to anaphylaxis

…suspected medications and remove any remnants of allergens (e.g., insect residues). For patients on beta blocker therapy, consider administering 1 2 mg of glucagon…

Anaphylaxis: quick reference for emergency management

…reaction that can cause life threatening compromise of the airway, breathing or circulation. Skin symptoms may be absent, and circulatory shock does not have to…

Foreign body in the ear and nose

…hydroxide ions are generated at the negative pole of the battery and produce a liquefactive necrosis that can reach the septal cartilage within a few…

Arterial line

…course of the artery. 4. When pulsatile blood appears in the hub: lower the angle to close to the plane of the skin and advance…

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…Insert intravenous access, but do not let blood sampling or cannulation delay inhaled treatment. 8. Reassess speech, work of breathing, level of consciousness and air…

Joint aspiration

…the slightest suspicion of septic arthritis. If the picture is unclear — aspirate, send a culture, await the result and inject later. Preparation and equipment Chlorhexidine…

Edrophonium test

…1. Check the indication and contraindications, attach ECG monitoring and insert a venous cannula. 2. Document the baseline status of the chosen finding — measurement, photograph…

Epistaxis — compression, cautery and anterior nasal packing

…The pinch is applied to the lower third of the nose, the soft part , and held continuously for at least 10 minutes without letting go…

Eye examination and corneal foreign body

…pressure measured, or be palpated. Indications A sensation of something in the eye, watering, photophobia and redness after working with a grinder, a drill, a…

Media

No matches.

Tests

Tools