Foreword |
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Introduction |
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Definition of airway management |
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2 | (1) |
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Concept of a stepwise approach |
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2 | (1) |
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Basic anatomy of the airway |
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3 | (3) |
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Basic airway management manoeuvres |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (9) |
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Advanced airway adjuncts and cricothyroidotomy |
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16 | (14) |
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30 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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30 | (5) |
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35 | (14) |
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Definition of assisted ventilation |
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36 | (1) |
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Indications for assisted ventilation |
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37 | (2) |
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The literature and complications associated with assisted ventilation |
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39 | (3) |
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Equipment and procedures for assisted ventilation |
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42 | (5) |
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47 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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47 | (2) |
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support |
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49 | (30) |
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50 | (1) |
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50 | (1) |
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51 | (7) |
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Basic life support in pregnancy |
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58 | (1) |
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Mechanical chest compression devices |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (2) |
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Paediatric basic life support |
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62 | (5) |
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67 | (3) |
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Foreign body airway obstruction (choking) |
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70 | (6) |
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76 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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76 | (3) |
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79 | (14) |
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Definition of defibrillation |
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80 | (1) |
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The literature behind defibrillation |
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80 | (4) |
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Procedure for defibrillation |
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84 | (1) |
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Definition of transcutaneous cardiac pacing (TCP) |
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85 | (1) |
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Terminology used in transcutaneous cardiac pacing |
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86 | (1) |
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Indications for use of transcutaneous cardiac pacing |
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86 | (1) |
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The literature behind transcutaneous cardiac pacing |
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87 | (1) |
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87 | (2) |
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89 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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89 | (4) |
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Cardiovascular observations and examination techniques |
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93 | (36) |
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94 | (6) |
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Capillary refill time measurement |
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100 | (1) |
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Blood pressure measurement |
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101 | (8) |
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109 | (8) |
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117 | (4) |
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121 | (4) |
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125 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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125 | (4) |
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Respiratory observations and examination techniques |
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129 | (26) |
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Indications for respiratory assessment |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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Respiratory depth assessment |
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132 | (1) |
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Chest and respiratory inspection |
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133 | (1) |
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133 | (2) |
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Respiratory pattern/rhythm assessment |
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135 | (1) |
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Oxygen saturations/pulse oximetry |
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136 | (3) |
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139 | (2) |
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141 | (6) |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (2) |
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150 | (1) |
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151 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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152 | (3) |
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Neurological observations and examination techniques |
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155 | (20) |
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156 | (1) |
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Level of consciousness assessment |
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156 | (7) |
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163 | (2) |
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165 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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Assessment of movement and power |
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166 | (1) |
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Assessment of co-ordination |
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166 | (1) |
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Assessment of abnormal movements |
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166 | (1) |
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Sensory function assessment |
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167 | (1) |
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167 | (2) |
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169 | (1) |
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169 | (3) |
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172 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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173 | (2) |
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History taking and communication |
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175 | (12) |
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176 | (1) |
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176 | (1) |
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177 | (1) |
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The practitioner-patient relationship |
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178 | (1) |
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A standardised history framework |
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178 | (5) |
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183 | (1) |
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184 | (1) |
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185 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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185 | (2) |
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Documentation and record keeping |
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187 | (10) |
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188 | (1) |
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Why keep healthcare records? |
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188 | (1) |
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What constitutes good medical records? |
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189 | (1) |
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190 | (2) |
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192 | (1) |
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Key documents in record keeping and documentation |
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192 | (2) |
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194 | (1) |
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Electronic patient records |
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194 | (1) |
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195 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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195 | (2) |
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197 | (16) |
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198 | (1) |
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Legislation related to paramedic administration of drugs |
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198 | (1) |
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199 | (2) |
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201 | (1) |
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201 | (2) |
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203 | (8) |
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211 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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211 | (2) |
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213 | (16) |
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Definition and indications for the use of Entonox |
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214 | (1) |
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214 | (1) |
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Contraindications to the use of Entonox |
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214 | (2) |
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216 | (1) |
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Principles of administration of Entonox |
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216 | (1) |
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Procedure for administering Entonox |
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217 | (1) |
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218 | (1) |
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Definition of oxygen therapy |
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218 | (1) |
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219 | (1) |
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Cautions and contraindications to the use of oxygen |
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219 | (1) |
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220 | (4) |
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Procedure for administering oxygen |
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224 | (1) |
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Use of cylinders and cylinder safety |
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225 | (1) |
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226 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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227 | (2) |
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229 | (10) |
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230 | (1) |
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Indications for infection control |
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230 | (1) |
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231 | (1) |
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Personal protective equipment |
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232 | (5) |
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237 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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237 | (2) |
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239 | (32) |
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Definition of a vascular access device |
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240 | (1) |
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240 | (1) |
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241 | (1) |
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Indications for peripheral cannulation |
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242 | (1) |
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Selection of device for peripheral cannulation |
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242 | (1) |
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243 | (1) |
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Techniques of venodilatation |
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244 | (1) |
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Complications of peripheral venous cannulation |
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245 | (2) |
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Procedure for peripheral venous cannulation |
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247 | (10) |
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257 | (1) |
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257 | (1) |
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Indications for intraosseous access |
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257 | (1) |
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Contraindications to intraosseous access |
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258 | (1) |
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Equipment for intraosseous access |
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258 | (1) |
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Complications of intraosseous access |
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258 | (1) |
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Location sites for intraosseous access |
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258 | (1) |
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Procedures for intraosseous access |
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259 | (7) |
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266 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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266 | (5) |
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271 | (8) |
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272 | (1) |
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The literature surrounding needle thoracocentesis |
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273 | (1) |
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274 | (1) |
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274 | (1) |
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Contraindications for use |
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274 | (1) |
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Potential problems of use |
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275 | (1) |
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Procedures for needle thoracocentesis |
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275 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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277 | (2) |
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Pain assessment and management |
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279 | (14) |
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280 | (1) |
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Acute pain v chronic pain |
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281 | (1) |
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281 | (6) |
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Assessing pain in cognitively impaired patients |
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287 | (1) |
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Overview of pain management techniques |
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288 | (2) |
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290 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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291 | (2) |
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Fracture and soft tissue injury management |
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293 | (26) |
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Definitions: What are fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations? |
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294 | (1) |
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General principles of musculoskeletal injury management |
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294 | (1) |
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295 | (2) |
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Slings and support bandages |
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297 | (3) |
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300 | (4) |
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304 | (1) |
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305 | (1) |
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306 | (6) |
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312 | (1) |
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313 | (3) |
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316 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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316 | (3) |
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319 | (18) |
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320 | (1) |
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Evidence on how to immobilise the spine |
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320 | (1) |
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Hazards and complications associated with spinal immobilisation |
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321 | (3) |
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Indications for spinal immobilisation |
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324 | (2) |
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326 | (8) |
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334 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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335 | (2) |
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Assessment and management of wounds and burns |
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337 | (24) |
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338 | (1) |
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339 | (1) |
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340 | (2) |
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Principles of wound management |
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342 | (3) |
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The use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings |
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345 | (3) |
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348 | (5) |
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Burn management principles |
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353 | (4) |
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357 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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358 | (3) |
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Moving and handling procedures |
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361 | (12) |
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362 | (1) |
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Why is moving and handling important? |
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362 | (1) |
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363 | (2) |
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Manual handling and no lift policies |
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365 | (1) |
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Risk assessment in moving and handling |
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365 | (1) |
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366 | (1) |
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Principles of manual handling |
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367 | (2) |
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369 | (1) |
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370 | (1) |
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371 | (1) |
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References and Further reading |
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371 | (2) |
Index |
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