Hernia Reduction
Indications Print Section Listen • A hernia is a benign process unless the contents within the hernia sac become incarcerated. • Incarceration is the inability of the hernia’s contents to…
PEDIATRICS
Gastric Lavage
Indications Print Section Listen • Therapeutically: To remove gastric contents after poisoning or drug overdose. • Diagnostically: To confirm upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Contraindications Print Section Listen Absolute • Unstable airway….
Thoracentesis
Indications Print Section Listen • Therapeutic drainage of pleural effusion in patient with respiratory compromise when fluid is unlikely to reaccumulate. • Diagnostic evaluation of pleural effusion of unknown etiology….
Chest Tube Insertion
Indications Print Section Listen • Prolonged drainage of air or fluid (eg, empyema, hemothorax) from the pleural space. • Definitive treatment of a tension pneumothorax (after needle decompression). Contraindications Print…
Blood Pressure Management
Indications Print Section Listen • All children aged 3 years or older who are seen in any medical setting should have their blood pressure (BP) measured. • BP is a…
Pericardiocentesis
Indications Print Section Listen • Therapeutic: Impending cardiac tamponade. • Diagnostic. • Infectious pericarditis. • Rule out an oncologic process. • Compromise in the patient’s hemodynamic status. Contraindications Print Section…
Electrocardiography
Indications Print Section Listen • Screening for congenital or acquired heart disease. • Follow-up of established cardiac disorders: • Progression of chamber enlargement. • Hypertrophy. • Conduction disorders. • Ischemic…
Peak Flow Measurements
Indications Print Section Listen • Peak flow measurements monitor asthma, in both acute and chronic cases. • Peak flow measurements can be used to assess severity, diurnal variation, response to…
Spirometry
Indications Print Section Listen • Assessment of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory complaints. Contraindications Print Section Listen Absolute • Pneumothorax. • Hemoptysis. Relative • Age; patients can usually perform…
Tracheostomy Tube Placement
Indications Print Section Listen • Routine replacement (usually once a week). • Emergent replacement (occlusion with secretions, mucous plug, foreign body, or accidental dislodgment). Contraindications Print Section Listen Absolute •…
