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What is an A-line? A-line stands for Arterial line. Our teams use the same 20-gauge straight IV catheters that they use for peripheral lines, and insert them into – usually – the radial artery in one...
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WHAT IS BLS & CPR? Emergency treatment to overcome the failure of breathing and circulation Maintaining a clear airway Breathing into the victim’s lungs Compressing the chest to make blood...
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Patients in the ICU are at an increased risk of developing nosocomial infection: The severity of the patient’s illness and Underlying conditions The length of exposure to invasive devices and...
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Definition of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine is a medical specialty which: • Evaluates & treats unexpected (episodic) illness and injury • Patient population is largely unknown to the...
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