Emergency Management of Massive Blood Loss: A Case Study
This case study details the emergency management of a 72-year-old female patient with massive blood loss due to esophageal varices, providing insights into assessment, resuscitation, and treatment strategies to stop bleeding, replace losses, and prevent worsening. Key considerations include the prin
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Suprapubic Catheter Insertion Procedure Guidelines
Suprapubic catheter insertion is a procedure indicated for conditions such as urethral injury, obstruction, bladder neck masses, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. It involves proper patient positioning, analgesia, equipment preparation, and a step-by-step technique including bladder palpation, marki
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Lumbar Puncture: Indications, Contraindications, and Post-procedure Considerations
Lumbar puncture is a medical procedure involving the insertion of a needle into the spinal subarachnoid space to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Indications for performing a lumbar puncture include suspicion of meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, CNS diseases lik
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