Procedures

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Wound Management in A&E
Wounds are a very common presentation to A&E and minor injuries departments....
Gynaecological Examination
Gynaecological Examination
If the thought of conducting an intimate examination or attempting to wield (without...
Ophthalmoscope
How to use an Ophthalmoscope
Being able to use an ophthalmoscope confidently is very important to resident doctors,...
Femoral Stab
Femoral Stab
Femoral puncture is typically used to acquire blood from a patient in an emergency...
Suturing
Suturing
Sutures are placed to aid with wound healing following a traumatic laceration or...
Ascitic Tap and Drain
Ascitic Tap and Drain
Ascitic aspiration (tap) is routinely performed for every patient admitted with ascites...
NG Tube
Nasogastric Tubes
NG tubes are passed from the nose to the stomach. Depending on the material, they...
Urine Catheter
Urinary Catheterisation
In this article, we discuss when a catheter might be needed and top tips on male...
NIV
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Non-invasive ventilation is a way of providing ventilatory support to patients in...
Cannula
Cannulation
Cannulation is a procedure regularly undertaken which involves threading a plastic...
Blood Tests
Venepuncture
Venepuncture is the term used to describe the procedure of withdrawing blood from...
Performing Arterial Blood Gases
Performing Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
An arterial blood gas (ABG) test is performed to measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide...
Lumbar Puncture
Lumbar Puncture
A lumbar puncture uses a fine needle inserted between the vertebrae in the lower...
Cannula
Paediatrics: Venepuncture & Cannulation
This article will discuss how to take blood and cannulate patients in the paediatric...

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