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Casting and immobilisation

…Pain relief and stabilisation for transfer in a suspected fracture. Clinical suspicion of a scaphoid fracture despite a normal radiograph. Contraindications An open fracture or…

Endotracheal intubation

…transfer, heavy sedation, surgery — and cardiac arrest. Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications in the emergency situation. Consider alternatives when: Intubation is not consistent with…

Care after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

…angiography with the intent to perform PCI. The decision to transfer the patient to the ICU or CCU depends on the system of care and…

Physics of ultrasound

…as 20 kHz). Sound waves with frequency above 20,000 Hz (20 kHz) can not be perceived by the human ear and these sound wav

Acute coronary syndrome: quick reference for loading doses and time targets

…the more myocardium can be salvaged. Call the PCI service in parallel with drug treatment and transport planning [1,5]. Symptom duration Under 12 hours…

Acute Limb Ischaemia: Recognition and Urgent Management

…upper or lower limb that causes tissue metabolic requirements to exceed available blood flow. The resulting ischaemia threatens skeletal muscle and peripheral nerves and may…

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