What are the complications of myocardial infarction that are the responsibility of cardiac surgery? Rupture of the papillary muscle (on which the chordae tendineae of the mitral or tricuspid valve grasp), rupture of the free wall of the…
The precordial punch is a manual mechanical cardioversion technique, characterised by the administration of a punch to the sternum at heart level, used in extreme emergency conditions and in the absence of an electric defibrillator
Ocular nystagmus can be defined as an involuntary rhythmic oscillation of the eyes: when we look at an object, we take for granted a series of mechanisms that are anything but taken for granted
STAIR CHAIRS: pieces of equipment designed to safely transport alert patients down stairs or steps and are an extremely useful piece of equipment in modern day EMS
When a person is unaware of their surroundings and unable to respond, this is described as being unconscious. Unconsciousness is a medical emergency, and it is often a sign of a serious health issue that could result in death or permanent…