A localized infection at the nail fold and/or around the nail plate INDICATIONS Failed spontaneous drainage or improvement despite warm soaks CONTRAINDICATIONS Herpetic whitlow Coagulopathy General Basic Steps Analgesia Incision…
Clinical suspicion of cholecystitis or biliary colic: Abdominal pain, particularly right upper quadrant (RUQ), epigastric Right flank pain Right shoulder pain Nausea/vomiting Sepsis without source CONTRAINDICATIONS None: No contrast or…
Used to treat posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) that has been confirmed through a positive Hallpike test (upbeat, ipsilateral, and torsional nystagmus in the head-hanging position) This is…
Normal Fluid An ultradiasylate of plasma with protein and hyaluronic acid Clear to straw colored Viscosity of oil Crystals Gout Monosodium urate (MSU) crystals Negative birefringence Needle shaped Pseudogout Calcium…
To suction/intubate a patient with significant blood, emesis, or secretions within the airway CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindications to direct laryngoscopy SUPPLIES All necessary supplies for intubation (see Chapter 1) Endotracheal tube (ETT)…
