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Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…governs the choice of material and bandaging technique. Procedure Assessment 1. History: duration, previous ulcers, DVT, varicose veins, claudication, diabetes, smoking, character of the pain…

Nasogastric tube

…Corrosive injury of the oesophagus or stomach after ingestion of a caustic substance Absolute Choanal atresia or an occluded nasal passage Relative Oesophageal varices or…

Oesophageal ECG

…oedema. Treat the arrhythmia first. Known stricture or tumour of the nose, pharynx or oesophagus. Oesophageal varices. Recent surgery of the nose, pharynx or oesophagus…

Gastric lavage and activated charcoal

…Gastric lavage Oesophageal varices, coagulopathy, recent oesophageal or gastric surgery Gastric lavage Seizures or an unstable patient — stabilise first The induction of vomiting has no…

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