…For vaccination: adrenaline 1 mg/mL, an antihistamine, oxygen, and the ability to lay the patient down. Injection Needle Angle Maximum volume per site : : : : Deltoid…

…the typical range of 36.5 37.6°C (97.7 99.7°F). It arises when heat production or acquisition surpasses the body's capacity for…

…debridement 1. Cleanse with lukewarm tap water or saline; showering the leg is a good option. 2. Apply topical anaesthetic cream under occlusion for 30

…4. Topical anaesthesia into the lower fornix. 5. Evert the upper eyelid. Ask the patient to look down. Grasp the eyelashes, press gently downwards on…

…or an infusion Suspected adrenal crisis Give the corticosteroid immediately. Do not wait for laboratory results. Take a serum cortisol and ACTH first only if…

…Antibiotic ointment (for example mupirocin or bacitracin), saline, and an intravenous cannula for expanding the tampon. Topical tranexamic acid on a pledget or as a…

…and a history of anaphylaxis — a relative contraindication; the test is then performed with preparedness for anaphylaxis. An untreated Addisonian crisis in progress: treat first…

…is an emergency. Infection can progress rapidly, while the typical local signs of inflammation may be faint or absent. Take cultures immediately, but never let…

…myocardial ischemia: ischemic ST segment & T wave changes This chapter discusses typical and atypical changes in the ST segment and the T wave during myocardial…

…but only if the examiner is trained. Brief attacks triggered by the position of the head relative to gravity: perform Dix Hallpike and, if needed…