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:
Procedure
TIPSS
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
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Checklist of equipment required for incision and drainage of superficial abscesses in emergency and bedside settings.
Speculum Examination Kit List
Checklist of equipment required for speculum examination and basic gynaecological assessment in clinical settings.
Lateral Canthotomy Kit List
Checklist of equipment required for emergency lateral canthotomy to relieve orbital compartment syndrome and preserve vision.
Lumbar Puncture Kit List
Checklist of equipment required for safe sterile lumbar puncture for diagnostic or therapeutic cerebrospinal fluid access.
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Checklist of equipment required to perform an ultrasound-guided nerve block for analgesia in emergency and perioperative settings.
Intercostal Catheter (ICC) Kit List
Checklist of equipment required for safe insertion of an intercostal catheter for management of pneumothorax or pleural effusion.