…enough — as a rule of thumb, along the whole length of the abscess or at least half its diameter. Too small an incision is the…

…arthritis must be distinguished from crystal arthritis — the most important indication and an emergency procedure . An unclear arthritis, as part of the diagnostic work up…

…native hip (as opposed to a prosthesis) — a high risk of avascular necrosis of the femoral head and of vascular injury; always an orthopaedic surgeon…

…trauma, burns or status epilepticus when peripheral access fails or is judged futile. Children in an emergency, where peripheral venous access often takes too long…