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…
PEDIATRICS
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 •…
Inhalation Medications
Indications Print Section Listen • Administration of medication to the lungs. Contraindications Print Section Listen Absolute • Allergic reaction to medication. Relative • Anatomic abnormalities that cause increasing symptoms with…
Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, and Intradermal Injections
Intramuscular Injection Print Section Listen Indications • Administration of medications or immunizations. • Immunizations commonly administered intramuscularly include the following: • Diphtheria. • Tetanus and pertussis. • Haemophilus influenzae type…
Sedation and Pain Management
Indications Print Section Listen • Cases that require a relatively motionless child in order to provide adequate working conditions. • Invasive procedures, such as laceration repair, lumbar puncture, and orthopedic…
Umbilical Artery Cannulation
Indications Print Section Listen • Frequent or continuous measurement of blood gases. • Continuous monitoring of arterial blood pressure. • Infusion of maintenance glucose-electrolyte solutions. • Exchange transfusion. Contraindications Print…
Umbilical Vein Cannulation
Indications Print Section Listen • Emergency vascular access for fluid and medications. • Administration of high glucose concentration and total parenteral nutrition. • Central venous pressure monitoring. • Exchange transfusion….
Femoral Venous Catheterization
Indications Print Section Listen • Any situation that requires central venous access or venous access that cannot be obtained peripherally. • An emergency resuscitation requiring administration of large amounts of…
Chest Compression
Indications Print Section Listen • Chest compressions are started once signs of circulatory arrest are identified. • For the layperson, these include absence of breathing, coughing, and movement. • In…
Arterial Puncture
Indications Print Section Listen • Collection of arterial blood for blood gas analysis to manage cardiopulmonary disorders and maintain acid-base balance. • Collection of arterial blood when unable to sample…
