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Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) – Mnemonic Approach

Epomedicine Oct 16, 2017 No Comments AnesthesiaEmergency medicineProcedures

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
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Thoracocentesis : Practical Essentials

Epomedicine Mar 2, 2017 No Comments Internal medicineProceduresRespiratory system

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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sbp treatment
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Ascitic Fluid Analysis : How to come to diagnosis?

Epomedicine Feb 6, 2017 No Comments Gastrointestinal systemInternal medicineProcedures

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

Epomedicine Jan 16, 2017 No Comments Internal medicineProceduresSurgery

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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Chest Tube Insertion or Tube Thoracostomy

Epomedicine Dec 5, 2015 No Comments Video ProceduresRespiratory systemSurgery

Indications of chest tube insertion Pneumothorax: In any ventilated patient (positive airway pressure will force air into the pleural cavity and produce tension pneumothorax) Tension…

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NG insertion technique
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NG tube insertion

Epomedicine Dec 1, 2015 1 Comment Video Gastrointestinal systemInternal medicineProceduresSurgery

Indications Gastric decompression Gavage (feeding) Gastric lavage (irrigation or dilution of gastric contents) Sampling of the gastric contents for analysis Sometimes used to instil air…

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CSF analysis neonates
Clinical Skills and Approaches

Practical Procedures : Lumbar Puncture (LP)

Epomedicine Aug 17, 2014 No Comments Internal medicinePediatricsProcedures

Synonyms: Spinal tap Definition: Puncture of subarachnoid space in the lumbar region of the spinal cord to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic or therapeutic…

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