Traumatic Aortic Injury
∙ Note that most mediastinal widening which can be seen on X-ray in trauma is venous bleeding. AT PRESENTATION -approximately 90% of injuries occur at
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Catheter related infections
https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/kdoqi_vasc-access-review2019_v2.pdf Page 115 CDC In these aforementioned guidelines, the diagnosis of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) is obtained through a set of peripheral blood cultures compared
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Lymph nodes & Swollen lymph nodes
What are Lymph nodes & Swollen lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are small bean shaped structures (of which there are hundreds through the body) which
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Analgesics and common meds
Commonly used ANALGESICS & NSAIDs: Analgesics/NSAIDS Mechanism Uses Side Effects AcetaminophenClass: nonopioid analgesic Weakly inhibits COX compared to salicylates (selective COX3 inhibition?)° dose-dependent
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Items needed for IR procedures
Non-Tunneled + Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter Ultrasound unit + Probe cover Small Tray Micropuncture set Short amplatz wire (Some physicians) Small J wire (Other Docs) Dilators