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Injection technique — intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal

…that an intramuscular injection in fact ends up subcutaneously in a patient with a high BMI, and that the deltoid injection is placed too high…

Inclisiran and Emerging Lipid-Lowering Agents

…from that of the monoclonal antibodies alirocumab and evolocumab, which bind circulating PCSK9. The prolonged intracellular effect of inclisiran permits subcutaneous administration only twice yearly…

Cardiac arrest due to pneumothorax

…lung tissue) and its impact on cardiac function. Clinically, patients may present with: Absent breath sounds on the affected side Crepitus Subcutaneous emphysema Hypotension Hypoxia…

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

…Clean the skin and apply the drape. Anaesthetise skin, subcutaneous tissue and then the periosteum at several points around the puncture site , and wait a…

ACE Inhibitor Cough and Angioedema: Practical Management

…It manifests as localized, transient swelling of the subcutaneous or submucosal tissues, most frequently involving the face, lips, tongue, and upper airway. Due to the…

Performing Echocardiographic Examinations

…supine position. In order to obtain the best possible image quality, patient safety and ergonomics for the operator, special examination tables are used. These tables…

Skin biopsy — punch, shave and excision

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

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