…place for days without anyone asking why, or the patient at risk of carbon dioxide retention is given 15 litres on a reservoir mask and…

…values. Follow the local protocol. Preparation and equipment Ultrasound with a curved array or linear probe. Sterile clothing: gown, gloves, cap, mask, fenestrated drape. Chlorhexidine…

…of pulmonary involvement in systemic disease, for example rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma, and during treatment with pulmonary toxic drugs. Contraindications Forced expiration raises the pressure…

…is common to use the term perimyocarditis . Hemodynamic effects of pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade Intrapericardial pressure increases as fluid accumulates in the pericardial space…

…unconsciousness with unreactive pupils, an altered breathing pattern, a rising blood pressure with bradycardia. A known or suspected intracranial space occupying lesion with mass effect…

…hypersensitivity to the preparations. Relative: Poorly controlled diabetes — expect a raised blood glucose for 2–5 days. Suspected or known tendon rupture. No response to…

…advised to use ETCO2 trends over time rather than single measurements. ETCO 2 should not be the sole determinant for terminating CPR or initiating ECMO…

…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…

…by the object. Although sound waves travel through time and space, the particles of the medium do not travel with the sound wave. The particles…

…progressive, and highly complex lipid driven inflammatory disease of the arterial intima that serves as the fundamental pathophysiological substrate for acute coronary syndromes (ACS), including…

…Inability to speak in full sentences Marked work of breathing Use of accessory respiratory muscles or paradoxical abdominal breathing Impending muscle fatigue Respiratory rate above…

…Pathophysiology Adenosine is an endogenous nucleoside present throughout the body that interacts with G protein coupled A1 receptors located on the extracellular surface of cardiac…

…is mostly caused by systemic hypertension or aortic stenosis. In hypertension, the increased systemic resistance makes it more difficult for the ventricle to eject blood…

…the reason for recording an ECG may itself cause distress. Fortunately, most children (even the youngest) can be distracted by a parent or other personnel…

…common cause of pain and sickness absence for ultrasound practitioners (Harrison et al). When performing emergency echocardiography, or any examination without a proper examination table…

…is considered to have several functions, despite the fact that it can be removed without affecting cardiac function or hemodynamics. The following functions are attributed…