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Endotracheal intubation

…facial trauma. An anticipated course requiring a secured airway — transfer, heavy sedation, surgery — and cardiac arrest. Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications in the emergency…

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…

Physics of ultrasound

…2, the two sound waves have different amplitudes and different frequencies. If the right sound wave in Figure 2 was recorded during a second, then…

Care after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

…to perform PCI. The decision to transfer the patient to the ICU or CCU depends on the system of care and patient status. The absolute…

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

…expected delay and a symptom duration of less than 12 hours, immediate fibrinolysis is recommended in the absence of contraindications, followed by direct transfer to…

Acute Limb Ischaemia: Recognition and Urgent Management

…limb salvage. Evaluation and physical examination ALI requires immediate clinical assessment by a vascular specialist or urgent transfer to a facility with vascular expertise. The…

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