Clinical Skills and Approaches
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ABG Sampling (Radial Artery)
Start with WIPERS Then ABG 1. Allen’s test (modified): In case of Positive Allen’s test: DO NOT puncture radial artery 2. Bad things: 3. Gather equipment needed Then Procedure 1. Position: 2. Site preparation: 3. Local anesthesia (skin): Offer the patient local anesthesia – 4. ABG sampling: 5. Post sampling:
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Management of Diabetes – GLUCOSE BAD mnemonic
Glycemic control HbA1c 3 monthly or Bianually (if treatment goal acheived and glycemic control considered stable) – Target: Non-pregnant adult patients: <7% Minor cardiovascular disease, minor hypoglycemic episodes, short diagnosis time with diabetes, and long life expectancy: <6.5% Significant co-morbidities, progressive micro- and macrovascular complications, or short life expectancy: <8%…
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Radial Tunnel Syndrome (RTS) – Anatomy and Clinical Examination
Synonyms: Radial pronator syndrome, Treatment resistant lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) Anatomy of Radial Tunnel The anatomic radial tunnel (~5 cm) extends from the radial head to the inferior border of the supinator muscle. Mnemonic: FREAS Fibrous bands anterior to radiocapitellar joint Radial recurrent vessels (leash of Henry) ECRB medial edge…
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