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Cryotherapy of skin lesions

…on an irregular surface. Petroleum jelly around the lesion to protect the surrounding skin. Eye protection and gloves for the operator. Explain before treatment that…

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…ulcers; everything else is supportive. But the same compression applied to a limb with arterial insufficiency can cause necrosis and, in the worst case, amputation…

Poisoning: quick reference for antidotes and initial management

…for intubation. Assess ventilation, airway protection, the expected course and the possibility of rapid reversal with an antidote. Intubation is recommended for neurological, respiratory or…

Otoscopy and ear syringing

…tip no more than 0.5 cm into the ear canal, not beyond the hair bearing skin. 5. Direct the jet upwards and backwards along…

Casting and immobilisation

…heat production — a risk of burns Document the distal neurovascular status before casting : sensation, motor function, pulses and capillary refill. Check the skin, and remove…

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…the cuff over a protective dressing, or measure at the toe instead. Marked pain that prevents the patient from tolerating compression. Preparation and equipment Equipment:…

Skin biopsy — punch, shave and excision

…from perilesional skin (immunofluorescence) The immunofluorescence biopsy goes into Michel's medium, not formalin Suspected vasculitis 4 mm punch from a lesion less than 48…

Anaphylaxis: quick reference for emergency management

…or circulation. Skin symptoms may be absent, and circulatory shock does not have to be present for the condition to be serious [1]. Intramuscular adrenaline…

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

…By placing electrodes on the skin it is possible to detect these electrical currents. The electrocardiograph (ECG machine) compares, amplifies and filters the electrical potential…

Abscess incision and drainage

…disproportionately severe, a rapid course, skin discolouration, systemic upset — is an acute surgical emergency, not an abscess. Preparation and equipment No. 11 scalpel, curved haemostat…

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