A lumbar puncture headache often develops after a patient undergoes a lumbar puncture or spinal tap procedure. Lumbar punctures with CSF analysis are often used to diagnose conditions such as meningitis, encephalitis, leukemia, autoimmune diseases, normal pressure hydrocephalus, benign intracranial…
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Read MoreLiterature on spine ultrasound has grown over the last 22 years. Increased interest has led to updates in the technology used to evaluate spinal and paraspinal regions. Look at the available evidence with Hospital Procedures Consultants. Latest Updates in Spine…
Read MoreThe POCUS RUSH exam is a valuable tool in emergency medicine and critical care. It enables clinicians to accurately and swiftly assess patients experiencing shock or hypotension and to diagnose the underlying cause using point-of-care ultrasound. This is beneficial when…
Read MoreThere are several airway management techniques for securing airways in situations where the patient’s breathing is compromised. In cases where a difficult airway is anticipated, fiberoptic intubation is the method of choice since it has a high airway management success…
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