Equipment and instruments used in medical emergencies. Laryngoscopes, defibrillators and airway devices.
Transabdominal pelvic ultrasound confirmed hematocolpos in Jia Yi and was mandatory before mifepristone in Kristi Wheeler. Learn indications...
Quinn's smartwatch recorded the exact AF onset — 92 minutes — enabling immediate safe cardioversion. Learn how to use wearables as clinical ...
The 14G needle reverses tension pneumothorax in seconds. Learn the two insertion sites, correct technique, and why diagnosis is clinical — n...
The pigtail catheter drains pneumothorax with less pain and invasiveness than conventional chest tubes, with equivalent efficacy. Learn tech...
The serratus anterior plane block covers T2-T9 with a single ultrasound-guided injection — superior analgesia for rib fractures without epid...
Nair dissolves the hair strand causing tourniquet in infants in 10 minutes, without surgery. Learn to recognize, diagnose, and treat safely.
Learn what an endotracheal tube is, how it is used in emergency intubation, its components, and the complications of the procedure.
Learn what a cardiac monitor is, how it works in the ER, what signs it detects, and when its use can make the difference between life and de...
Learn what point-of-care ultrasound is, how it works in the ER, the FAST protocol, and why it is called an extension of the physical exam.
Learn what a mechanical ventilator is, how it works in the ER, when it is indicated, and what happens during the weaning process.
Learn what a central venous catheter is, how it is inserted in the ER, what it is used for, and what risks the procedure carries.
Learn what the Finochietto retractor is, how it works, and why it is essential in emergency thoracotomies and cardiac surgeries.
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