Epicardial pacing – how to do a skin lead
Epicardial pacing wires are inserted after cardiac surgery. Often ventricular, sometimes ventricular AND atrial. Off-pump surgeries often do not have wires. Key principles: Technique:
Read More »Epicardial pacing wires are inserted after cardiac surgery. Often ventricular, sometimes ventricular AND atrial. Off-pump surgeries often do not have wires. Key principles: Technique:
Read More »Transjugular Intrahepatic PortoSystemic Shunt Flash Cards! Click here to start flashcard deck[qdeck] [q unit=”Procedures” topic=”TIPSS”] Mechanism of action of TIPSS [a] TIPSS involves accessign the internal jugular vein and IVC to place a stent between hepatic and portal veins using a needle. – High pressure in portal system contributes to major complications of liver […]
Read More »Equipment list for incision and drainage of a collection PPE Gloves, sterile, 8.5 (9 if n/a, 8 if neither available) Mask, surgical, with face shield Gown, non-sterile Equipment ICU Basic procedure pack (small) essential components: scalpel (pref. 11-blade), non-toothed forceps, needle holders, artery clips, scissors, galli-pots, gauze Blueys Chlorhexidine 1% or 2% with alcohol, red […]
Read More »Equipment list for performing a speculum examination PPE Gloves, sterile, size 8.5 (9 if n/a, 8 if neither available) Mask, surgical Gown, non-sterile Equipment Large bluey Dressing pack (standard) Speculum (size: ___________) Lubricant, sterile, x4 packets Jumbo swabs, whole pack Sponge-holding forceps Gauze, 10cm squares, x10 (usually 5 per pack, so 2x packs) Kidney dish […]
Read More »Equipment list for performing a lateral canthotomy PPE Gloves, sterile, size 8.5 (9 if 8.5 n/a, 8 if neither available) Gown, sterile, size XL (L if XL n/a) Mask, surgical Hair net Equipment ICU Basic procedure pack (large preferably, or small) essential components: scissors (sharp/sharp), artery clamp, non-toothed forceps, galli-pots, gauze 10cm squares, prep forceps, […]
Read More »Equipment list for performing a sterile lumbar puncture PPE Gloves, sterile, size 8.5 (9 if 8.5 n/a, 8 if neither available) Gown, sterile, size XL (L if XL n/a) Mask, surgical Hair net Equipment Lumbar Puncture Kit essential components: 5mL syringe, 25G needle, spinal manometer, 3x CSF collection containers ICU Basic Procedure Pack (large) essential […]
Read More »PPE Gloves, sterile, size 8.5 (or 8/9) Equipment Ultrasound machine Sterile ultrasound probe cover (with sterile gel) Standard dressing pack Sonoplex needle 50mm (or 100mm if obese) 20mL syringe, Luer lock Chlorhexidine 2%, 100mL (lesser strengths are tolerable) Ropivacaine 0.75%, 20mL * for Fascia Iliaca block, add 40mL 0.9% saline and 2 further 20mL syringes.
Read More »PPE Gloves, sterile, size 8.5 (or 9) Gown, sterile, size XL Mask, surgical Eye protection Hair net Equipment Procedure pack Drape, fenestrated, large Syringe, 10mL Needle, 18G, drawing up Needle, 25G, long Needle, 21G Scalpel, 22 blade (acceptable substitutes 10 blade, 23 blade) Kelly clamp x1 Tube-clamps x2 Chlorhexidine 2%, 100mL bottle (lesser strengths are […]
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