How do you perform a diagnostic and/or therapeutic paracentesis? When is it needed? Anthony DeVivo brings you pearls and pitfalls in his next post in the series, Unlocking Common ED Procedures.
Unlocking Common ED Procedures – Pocket Full of Sunshine: Paracentesis in the ED Read More »
emDocs is proud to introduce a new series focused on emergency medicine procedures! This series will provide key information on procedural steps, indications, contraindications, pearls, and pitfalls, as well as a downloadable procedure card. Today, the lumbar puncture.
Unlocking Common ED Procedures – The Impossible Space: Lumbar Punctures Read More »
Suprapubic catheters are a more invasive type of catheter that have specific indications. Patients typically have these long-term and may present to the emergency department with complications related to their catheters. This is a brief overview of some complications of suprapubic catheters and how to manage them.
Suprapubic Catheter Complications: Tips and Tricks Read More »
There are many types of surgically placed feeding tubes, including both gastrostomy (G) and jejunostomy (J) tubes. Complications with these tubes are commonly seen in the emergency department and this article provides a general overview of these complications and how they can be quickly and easily managed by the emergency physician.
Troubleshooting G-tubes & J-tubes: Common scenarios / Tips & Tricks Read More »
