Data Trace Editor * Adrenergic blocker and Antiarrhythmic; * For Acute Treatment of Resistant VF or VT (LIDOCAINE, Defibrillation, PROCAINAMIDE Failure) * Dose: 5-10 mg/kg IV rapid injection (1 minute); * may repeat w/ 10mg/kg IV push repeated q15-30 min w/ 10mg/kg * (max = 30 mg/kg) – given undiluted w/ life threatening arrhythmia, but w/ hemodynamically … Read more
– For IV induction of anesthesia prior to the use of other anesthetic meds; – For IV induction of anesthesia and as adunct to inhalation anesthetic meds (such as nitrous oxide) for short surgical procedures; – Brevital may be given by infusion or injection; – Dosing: – 1% Brevital, is diluted in D5W or NaCl, … Read more
– Discussion: – remove residual cancellous bone along medial aspect of neck w/ broaches; – begin w/ broach at least two sizes smaller than anticipated stem; – procede w/ consecutively larger broach sizes up to but not exceeding size of the last axial reamer; … Read more
– Broaching: – broaching for cementless stems – is usually started w/ the smaller broach or w/ broach 2 sizes smaller than templated during preop planning – determination of anteversion – exposure considerations: – with smaller incisions, there will be a tendency of the broach to abraid … Read more
– See: X-rays of the Foot – Broden’s View: – used to better visualize the subtal joint; – pt is supine w/ knee slightly flexed and supported by sandbag; – foot rests on the film cassette with neutral dorsiflexion; – entire lower leg and foot is internally rotated 45 deg; – central beam directed toward … Read more
– Discussion: Stem Failure – stem fractures are much less common now with stronger alloys; – cracks commonly begin on anterolateral surface of femoral component; – frx usually begins in the middle 1/3 of anterolateral aspect of the stem and progresses medially; – factors … Read more
– Work Up for Brachial Plexus Injuries – Brachial Neuritis: – Erb’s Palsy – Leffert Classification of Brachial Plexus Injuries; – Lower Root Injury: (Klumpke) – Obstetrical Paralysis: – Parsonage-Turner Syndrome: – Traumatic Brachial Plexus Palsy in Children – Stinger / Upper Trunk Injuries – Work Up for Brachial Plexus Injuries: – Anatomy: – roots: – … Read more
– Anatomy: – origin: lower 1/2 of the anterior surface of the humerus; – insertion: tuberosity and coronoid process of the ulna; – action: flexes the forearm at the elbow; – nerve supply: branches of musculocutaneous, C5, C6; – synergist: brachioradialis, biceps brachi
– origin: – proximal 2/3 of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus and lateral intermuscular septum; – insertion: – inserts into lateral surface of distal radius, immediately above styloid process; – synergist: Brachialis , biceps brachi ; – nerve supply: radial – C6 > C5 – function: … Read more