Evacuation of abnormal collections of fluid from the joint space for synovial fluid analysis Septic arthritis Crystal arthropathy Hemarthrosis Inflammatory process Diagnose occult fracture or ligamentous injury Decrease/relieve pressure in…
Provide evacuation of abnormal collections of fluid from the joint space for synovial fluid analysis Septic arthritis Crystal arthropathy Hemarthrosis Inflammatory process Diagnose occult fracture or ligamentous injury Decrease/relieve pressure…
Unstable patients with gastroesophageal varices receiving maximal medical therapy Endoscopy is unavailable or unsuccessful CONTRAINDICATIONS Esophageal strictures or recent gastroesophageal surgery Relative: No active bleeding Incomplete equipment Source of bleeding…
To remove external foreign bodies (FBs) in the eye Symptoms include pain, redness, increased tearing, or FB sensation CONTRAINDICATIONS Caution and care must be taken if globe rupture is suspected…
Emergent venous access for fluid resuscitation or drug infusion if alternative peripheral or central access is either unattainable or contraindicated CONTRAINDICATIONS Absolute Contraindications Major blunt, long-bone fracture or penetrating trauma…
To evacuate abnormal collections of fluid from the joint space for synovial fluid analysis, especially in the investigation of the following conditions: Septic arthritis Crystal arthropathy Hemarthrosis Inflammatory processes To…
Used to provide analgesia for acute and chronic pain conditions affecting the thorax including the following: Significant rib fractures causing hypoventilation, splinting respirations, or atelectasis Chest wall/upper abdominal surgery: Thoracotomy,…
To assess for the absence of lung sliding, suggestive of a pneumothorax, in the following conditions: Blunt thoracoabdominal trauma Penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma Unexplained hypotension To assess for the presence of…
Paraphimosis (foreskin trapped proximal to coronal sulcus) is a urologic emergency, and reduction is always indicated when the condition is present CONTRAINDICATIONS None RISKS/CONSENT ISSUES Pain (local anesthesia will be…
Routine intubation Rescue for failed direct laryngoscopy Anticipated difficult intubation (abnormal anatomy, reduced mouth opening, history of difficult intubations, cervical spine precautions, obesity) Intubation with desire for teaching or supervision…
