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Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…DVT, varicose veins, claudication, diabetes, smoking, character of the pain. 2. Measure and trace the ulcer; photograph it with a ruler in the image. A…

Nasogastric tube

…recumbent with the chin slightly towards the chest — an extended neck directs the tube towards the larynx. Procedure 1. Inspect both nasal passages and choose…

Oesophageal ECG

…of the sternum. The depth is usually around 30–40 cm. Mark the measurement on the electrode. 5. Anaesthetise the pharynx with lidocaine spray and…

Gastric lavage and activated charcoal

…reaches hospital early. The benefit of both methods falls steeply with the time since ingestion, and both can harm the patient through aspiration. Contact your…

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