Evaluation of hypotension

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Evaluation of hypotension

ECG demonstrating episode of paroxysmal atrial tachycardia in a 35-year-old with history of recent cocaine use

From the collection of Sarah Stahmer, MD, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; used with permission

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Chronic illness presenting with hypotension based on patient age

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Summary of assessment in a hypotensive adult

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Plantar ulcer in a patient with type 1 diabetes

From the collection of Rodica Pop-Busui, University of Michigan, MI; used with permission

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Videos

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  Needle decompression of tension pneumothorax: animated demonstration

  How to decompress a tension pneumothorax. Demonstrates insertion of a large-bore intravenous catheter into the fourth intercostal space in an adult.

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  Central venous catheter insertion: animated demonstration

  Ultrasound-guided insertion of a non-tunnelled central venous catheter (CVC) into the right internal jugular vein using the Seldinger insertion technique.

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  Peripheral intravascular catheter: animated demonstration

  How to insert a peripheral intravascular catheter into the dorsum of the hand.

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  Venepuncture and phlebotomy: animated demonstration

  How to take a venous blood sample from the antecubital fossa using a vacuum needle.

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  How to perform an ECG: animated demonstration

  How to record an ECG. Demonstrates placement of chest and limb electrodes.