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Nasogastric tube

…with a local anaesthetic, and a decongestant nasal spray if the nasal passage is narrow. A 50–60 mL catheter syringe, a collection bag or…

Cardiac arrest due to pneumothorax

…Diagnosis of a tension pneumothorax can be made via auscultation, where asymmetric lung sounds are noted, specifically with an absence of sounds on the affected…

Vasovagal Syncope: Diagnosis, Tilt Testing and Treatment

…occur in over 40% of females and 30% of males due to a lack of effective reflex response to posture, venous pooling, or external stimuli…

Casting and immobilisation

…the patient must leave with clear information about the symptoms that should make them seek help immediately. Indications An undisplaced or reduced fracture to be…

Sudden cardiac arrest: Case 3

CPR Sex : Male Age : 62 years History : Coronary bypass grafting; history of arrhythmias. Medications : beta blockers ECG 1 . Sinus rhythm interrupted by ventricular tachycardia (VT…

🟠 QTc Interval Calculator (Bazett’s, Fridericia’s, Hodge's and Framingham Formulas)

…interval. Several formulas exist to calculate QTc, each with its own characteristics. Bazett’s formula One of the earliest and most widely used correction methods…

Sudden cardiac arrest: Case 2

CPR Each recording presents two leads recorded simultaneously. Sex : Male Age : 43 years History : None Medications : None ECG 1 . Sinus rhythm interrupted by rapid ventricular…

Urinary catheterisation

…haematuria with clots (a three way catheter). Instillation therapy and contrast studies of the urinary tract. Wound healing with a sacral pressure sore or extensive…

🟠 Calculate CHADS-VASc Score and evaluate indication for anticoagulation

…No treatment Low No treatment High 1 Oral anticoagulation (warfarin or NOAK 1 is considered for male patients with a score of 1 or more…

A Novel Familial Cardiac Arrhythmia Syndrome Identified Using ECG

…did not reveal structural cardiac abnormalities, nor coronary artery disease. Another male patient, with similar ST segment changes, experienced syncopal episodes, ventricular tachycardia (including torsades…

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