Anatomy Plantar fascia arise from medial and lateral tubercles on the inferior surface of calcaneus. The lesion is invariably found at the medial head. Intersection…
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Procedures
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…
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Total Contact Cast (TCC) – Principles and Technique
Total contact cast (TCC) is a modification of traditional below knee plaster with minimal padding, covering to protect toes, and molding to the contour of…
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Subacromial Injection
Indications: Diagnostic and therapeutic purposes of – Syringe preparation: Position: Comfortably seated with the arm at the side and the hands resting on the lap.…
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Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) – Mnemonic Approach
Approach the patient with 9 Ps. 0-10 minutes (Possibility of Success): Anticipating difficult airway Mnemonic: LEMON approach 1. Look externally: Remember “BONES“ Beard Obesity No…
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Thoracocentesis : Practical Essentials
Absolute contraindications of thoracocentesis There are no absolute contraindications to diagnostic thoracocentesis. If clinical judgement dictates that the information gained from the pleural fluid analysis…
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Ascitic Fluid Analysis : How to come to diagnosis?
We have already discussed about the practical essentials about Ascitic Paracentesis including absolute contraindications, site of needle entry and appropriate volume replacement. Laboratory analysis of ascitic fluid…
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Ascitic Paracentesis : Practical Essentials
Absolute contraindications to Ascitic Tapping (Paracentesis) While some authors have claimed ascitic paracentesis to be free from absolute contraindications, others have listed following as absolute…
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