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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…

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…

Cardiac arrest due to pneumothorax

…should be utilized. The cannula is inserted into the 4th or 5th intercostal space along the anterior axillary line. Thoracostomy This method is generally deemed…

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…stockings. Avoid measuring the arm pressure on the side with a dialysis fistula, lymphoedema after axillary clearance or a recently inserted venous port. Procedure 1…

Reduction of dislocations

…patient resists internal rotation. Check the axillary nerve: sensation over the lateral part of the deltoid before and after the reduction , together with the distal…

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

…6. V5: placed on the anterior axillary line, on level with V4. V6: placed on level with V4 and V5, in the mid axillary line…

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