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Peripheral venous cannula and intraosseous access

…at the puncture site. An arm with an arteriovenous fistula, previous axillary clearance or lymphoedema. A limb with paresis or marked swelling. A vein suspected…

Reduction of dislocations

…in a first time dislocation , so as not to reduce a fracture dislocation or to miss a posterior dislocation. The exceptions are an obvious recurrent…

Injection technique — intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal

…Anticoagulant treatment is not in itself a bar to vaccination. Relative: Lymphoedema or previous axillary clearance on the same side. A paretic limb — poorer absorption…

Cardiac arrest due to pneumothorax

…where asymmetric lung sounds are noted, specifically with an absence of sounds on the affected side. Ultrasonography can reveal pneumothorax (highlighted by a lack of…

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…compression stockings. Avoid measuring the arm pressure on the side with a dialysis fistula, lymphoedema after axillary clearance or a recently inserted venous port. Procedure…

Targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest

…first choice; rectal or intravascular measurement also works. Axillary, oral and tympanic measurement are not adequate — they lag behind and miss the fever. Equipment for…

Complications of Coronary Angiography and Vascular Access Management

…been identified as important risk factors. Severe atherosclerosis of the axillary or subclavian arteries may increase the risk of embolization. Risk assessment should be individualized…

Pediatric aspects of ECG leads & anatomy

…anatomical location for V3R and V4R are identical to V3 and V4, but on the right side of the chest wall. Refer to Figure 2…

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