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Performing Echocardiographic Examinations

…In addition to the gel, it is important to apply some pressure when holding the transducer against the skin. Patients with extensive subcutaneous fat require…

Skin biopsy — punch, shave and excision

…skin and infiltrate the anaesthetic intradermally and subcutaneously until a weal forms. 3. Stretch the skin perpendicular to the skin tension lines with the thumb…

Injection technique — intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal

…middle fingers . The Z track technique for depot preparations and irritant drugs: pull the skin and subcutaneous tissue 2–3 cm to one side, inject…

Inclisiran and Emerging Lipid-Lowering Agents

…permits subcutaneous administration only twice yearly, an important practical distinction from therapies requiring monthly or biweekly injections. Inclisiran is used as an adjunct to dietary…

Cardiac arrest due to pneumothorax

…the anterior axillary line. Thoracostomy This method is generally deemed safer than using a needle due to reduced risk of injury. Thoracostomy should be performed…

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

…red marrow is abundant, and the distance to vessels and abdominal organs is large. The sternum may be used for aspiration when the iliac crest…

ACE Inhibitor Cough and Angioedema: Practical Management

…transient swelling of the subcutaneous or submucosal tissues, most frequently involving the face, lips, tongue, and upper airway. Due to the risk of airway compromise…

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