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The ECG leads: Electrodes, limb leads, chest (precordial) leads and the 12-Lead ECG

…the diagnosis can often be established by examining fewer leads. On the other hand, for the purpose of diagnosing morphological changes (e.g. myocardial ischemia…

Central venous catheter

…incompatible infusions. Haemodialysis, plasmapheresis or other extracorporeal therapy (requires a large bore dialysis catheter, not an ordinary triple lumen catheter). Measurement of central venous pressure…

Standard Transthoracic Echocardiogram: Complete Imaging Protocol

…transducer moves across the patient’s skin to a new position. Rock : Within the same imaging plane, the transducer changes orientation either toward or away…

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

…compression. Infection in the skin overlying the puncture site. Previous pelvic irradiation on the intended side (yields fibrotic, unrepresentative marrow — choose the other side). A…

Cryotherapy of skin lesions

…10 s 1 1 mm Molluscum contagiosum 3–5 s 1 1 mm Skin tag 3–5 s 1 — The freeze time is counted from…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…acetylsalicylic acid at the first sign of skin rash, mucosal lesions, or hypersensitivity. Interactions Pharmacodynamic interactions Anticoagulants, thrombolytics, or other platelet aggregation inhibitors: Salicylates inhibit…

Anthropometric measurements

…expiration, with the tape horizontal and without compressing the skin. Ratios and other measurements Measurement Calculation Threshold : : : Waist–hip ratio Waist / hip Men 0.90…

Soft tissue corticosteroid injection

…a sufficient effect. Contraindications Absolute: Cellulitis, a skin wound or other infection over the injection site. Bacteraemia or suspected septic bursitis or arthritis. A joint…

Abscess incision and drainage

…perianally. Indications Fluctuant, tender, erythematous and indurated swelling in the skin or subcutis. Pilonidal abscess, hidradenitis abscess and paronychia with a collection of pus. Persistent…

Empirical antibiotic therapy: quick reference for common infections

…then 100 mg × 1 5–7 days Epiglottitis and other severe upper airway infection cefotaxime 1–2 g × 3 IV Depends on the diagnosis Always…

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