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Eletrical alternans: the ECG in pericardial effusion & cardiac tamponade

…The pericardial space (cavity) always contains a small amount of serous fluid which acts as a lubricant that prevents friction during ventricular contraction and relaxation…

Gynaecological examination and cervical smear

…preferably warmed. Water based lubricant in a small quantity — it does not interfere with cytology or HPV testing, but an excess can interfere with microbiological…

Laryngeal mask and difficult airway

…the stomach to be decompressed and tolerate higher pressures. Lubricant on the dorsal surface of the mask, a syringe for the cuff in the models…

Nasogastric tube

…silicone for nutrition, since it causes less mucosal irritation with longer term use. A water soluble lubricant, preferably with a local anaesthetic, and a decongestant…

Urinary catheterisation

…drainage bag and a catheter valve, and lubricant containing a local anaesthetic (lidocaine gel) in a pre filled syringe. Catheter size is given in Charrière…

Oesophageal ECG

…the measurement on the electrode. 5. Anaesthetise the pharynx with lidocaine spray and lubricate the electrode generously with lidocaine gel. 6. Introduce the electrode along…

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