…in about 80 % of generalised and around half of ocular myasthenia, thereafter MuSK and LRP4 antibodies) and on neurophysiology (repetitive nerve stimulation with a decrement ≥…

…nerve injury will heal badly however neatly the suture is placed. The commonest cause of wound infection is retained contamination, not poor suture technique — and…

…shoulder dislocation, with an effect equivalent to sedation and fewer adverse effects Digital nerve block The standard in finger dislocation Procedural sedation Propofol, ketamine or…

Procedurer A corticosteroid injection into soft tissue gives rapid but time limited pain relief and rarely alters the natural history of the disease. In lateral…

…syndrome" has emerged, emphasizing the putative role of sensitized sensory nerve endings and afferent neural pathways in causing chronic refractory cough, akin to chronic neuropathic…

…of EMI, although radiofrequency procedures, nerve stimulators, and other electronic equipment may also interfere with device function. The clinical consequences depend on the device, the…

…to increased Vagus nerve activity caused by digoxin. Increased Vagus activity diminishes the automaticity in the sinoatrial node (which lowers heart rate) and also slows…

…pressure amplification. The brachial artery should be avoided — the collaterals are poor and the median nerve lies close by. Preparation and equipment Arterial catheter, usually…

…The first choice for larger volumes and depot preparations; safer than the dorsogluteal site because the sciatic nerve and the superior gluteal artery are avoided…

…A nail spicule that has split off Removal of the spicule A painful subungual haematoma with an intact nail plate and intact nail folds Trephination…

…the facial nerve at the temple, the accessory nerve in the posterior triangle of the neck, and the superficial nerves of the forearm and the…

…Skeletal muscle and nerves generally tolerate ischaemia for approximately 4–6 hours, making ALI a medical emergency in which prompt recognition, specialist assessment and restoration…

…In contrast, dilated, light unresponsive pupils are indicative of cerebral anoxia or brain death and constitute an adverse prognostic sign. Notably, the presence of dilated…

…to dysfunction in the conduction system. The atrioventricular (AV) node is densely innervated by both sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers. Sympathetic stimulation enhances impulse conduction…

…some way inside the visible ice front , and this is why the margin must be included in the freeze. Contraindications Absolute: Suspected melanoma or any…

…just lateral to the coracoid process, is an alternative but lies closer to the brachial plexus and the vessels. The elbow The elbow is flexed…