Procedures
If the thought of conducting an intimate examination or attempting to wield (without...
Urinalysis is the physical and chemical examination of a urine sample. It is a common...
Ultrasound scan (USS) guided cannulation is a technique to obtain peripheral vascular...
Digital nerve block is a quick and effective method to provide anaesthesia for injuries...
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a very useful investigation for cardiac symptoms. It...
Being able to use an ophthalmoscope confidently is very important to resident doctors,...
Femoral puncture is typically used to acquire blood from a patient in an emergency...
Sutures are placed to aid with wound healing following a traumatic laceration or...
Ascitic aspiration (tap) is routinely performed for every patient admitted with ascites...
Cannulation is a procedure regularly undertaken which involves threading a plastic...
A lumbar puncture involves the insertion of a needle between the lumbar vertebrae,...
NG tubes are passed from the nose to the stomach. Depending on the material, they...
Venepuncture in children can be challenging for both healthcare professionals and families....
Venepuncture is the term used to describe the procedure of withdrawing blood from...
Hand washing is a fundamental and frequent procedure that is practiced in healthcare....
In this article, we discuss when a catheter might be needed and top tips on male...
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a way of providing ventilatory support to patients...
Venepuncture is one of the most commonly performed clinical procedures in healthcare. It is...
An arterial blood gas (ABG) test is performed to measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide...
Intercostal chest drains (ICD) are used for therapeutic purposes to remove air and/or...
Wounds are a very common presentation to A&E and minor injuries departments....
If cannulation of a paediatric patient is required, consider simultaneously taking...
A central line is a catheter placed into a major central vein, typically the internal...
An arterial blood gas (ABG) test is performed to measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide...
Feeling faint during blood tests is a common occurrence in clinical practice. Some patients...
A fascia iliaca block (FIB) is a regional anaesthetic technique where local...
Surgical scrubbing can be a daunting task when it is your first few times or if you...
