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Lateral Canthotomy - Procedure Instructions
1) Identify the lateral canthus.
Cleanse the area with antiseptic and anesthetize with
Lateral Canthotomy ... ) Identify the lateral ... and use the iris scissors ... tissue with the scissors ... Direct the scissors
Lateral Canthotomy Procedure Instructions and Supply Checklist

Equipment 
 - Anesthetic 
 - Syringe with 27 gauge
Lateral Canthotomy ... needle - Iris scissors ... canthus laterally ... Ligament With iris scissors ... #Lateral #Canthotomy
Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Environmental:
 • Toxin (organic solvents, mercury, lead)
 •
Causes of Recurrent ... Genetic: • Maternal ... age • Maternal ... / paternal chromosomal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Perimortem Hysterotomy Instructions

Do 4 minutes into arrest if uterus above the umbilicus

1. Manage Arrest
 • Compressions,
Towels, Scalpel, Scissors ... muscles with fingers/scissors ... to fundus with scissors ... Continue Maternal ... consider reversible causes
Resuscitative Hysterotomy - Procedure Instructions
When? ASAP. Within 4 minutes when possible.
Who? Pregnant patient with uterus above
increase chance of maternal ... • Scalpel, Scissors ... down middle • Scissors ... from infant • Scissors ... placenta. 6) Continue Maternal
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: ED Thoracotomy Instructions
1. CALL FOR HELP.
2. GATHER SUPPLIES.
   +/- Sterile gloves,
opening: Scalpel + Scissors ... Extend cut: Scissors ... & long bar are lateral ... Sternal saw, trauma scissors
Pseudobulbar Affect
Characteristics (These episodes usually cause distress and impairment in occupational or social functioning):
 - Extreme
episodes usually cause ... Diseases: Amyotrophic Lateral ... Sclerosis (ALS) (*main cause ... Alzheimer's Disease, Bilateral
ED Thoracotomy Instructions

Getting Into the Chest:
1. Bilateral finger thoracotomies
  • 4th or 5th intercostal space
Bilateral finger ... subcutaneous tissue • Scissors ... through sternum • Scissors
Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
Causes of Facial ... Sparing = Central cause ... Peripheral lesion - Bilateral ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Lung Segment Anatomy Annotated on Chest CT
Right Lung:
 • Upper Lobe: Apical, Posterior, Anterior
 • Middle
• Middle Lobe: Lateral ... Medial, Anterior, Lateral ... Anteromedial, Lateral ... radiopaedia.org/cases