thoracostomy

What Procedures Can Paramedics Perform?

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What Procedures Can Paramedics Perform? Perform cardiac support for heart attack victims. Perform emergency respiratory procedures for people with blocked airways. Administer IV (intravenous) fluids. Bandage wounds. Stabilize head and neck injuries. Stabilize broken bones. Resuscitate drowning victims. Who can perform pericardiocentesis? Percutaneous pericardiocentesis now is the procedure of choice for the safe removal of

What Are The Indications For Thoracentesis?

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What Are The Indications For Thoracentesis? Indications – The indication for large volume thoracentesis is dyspnea due to a moderate to large pleural effusion confirmed by physical examination and chest radiography. Which condition is a contraindication for thoracentesis? Relative contraindications to diagnostic thoracentesis include a small volume of fluid (< 1 cm thickness on a