…squamous cell carcinoma 3–4 mm punch or shave Diagnostic biopsy before definitive surgery Inflammatory dermatosis 4 mm punch from the active edge, not from…

…L) — choose the subcutaneous route if possible, otherwise give IM with a fine needle and 5 minutes of compression. Anticoagulant treatment is not in itself…

…the preferred first line pharmacological therapy for patients at increased ASCVD risk. Ezetimibe is appropriate when the LDL C goal is not achieved with statin…

…Clinically, patients may present with: Absent breath sounds on the affected side Crepitus Subcutaneous emphysema Hypotension Hypoxia Mediastinal shift, with potential tracheal deviation to the…

…Indications Unexplained cytopenia in one or more cell lines. Suspected acute leukaemia, myelodysplastic syndrome or myeloproliferative neoplasm. Work up and staging of lymphoma and myeloma…

…tract. This process is not dose dependent. Similarly, angioedema occurring in the setting of ACE inhibitor therapy is bradykinin mediated rather than mast cell mediated…

…some pressure when holding the transducer against the skin. Patients with extensive subcutaneous fat require harder pressure. Orientation index marker All ultrasound transducers have an…