Anorectal Foreign Body Removal
Anorectal foreign body (FB) in a stable, cooperative patient, which is: Palpable by rectal approach Absence of a sharp edge CONTRAINDICATIONS Obtain surgical consult immediately in following instances: Signs of…
Suprapubic Catheterization
Urethral trauma (e.g., partial or full transection) Urethral stricture Chronic urethral infection Urinary retention in which a urethral catheter cannot be passed (e.g., prostate obstruction, gynecologic malignancy or other pelvic…
Laryngeal Mask Airway
Rescue airway when unable to intubate or difficult ventilation via bag-valve mask (BVM) Facilitate endotracheal intubation CONTRAINDICATIONS Absolute (When Used as an Airway Rescue Device): Ability to establish definitive airway…
Umbilical Vein Catheterization
To provide rapid vascular access in neonates up to 2 weeks of age for resuscitation in which all other access attempts have failed To provide rapid administration of intravenous fluids,…
Ankle and Foot Nerve Blocks
Used to provide regional anesthesia to the foot in order to facilitate the following: Primary closure/exploration of foot wounds Incision and drainage Removal of foreign bodies Operative intervention Preferred technique…
Sedation and Analgesia for the Pediatric Patient
To provide anxiolysis, analgesia, sedation, and motor control during unpleasant diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Decisions regarding appropriate sedation practices depend on: Type of procedure or treatment Age and medical condition…
Shoulder Dystocia
Impaction of the infant shoulders in the pelvic outlet occurring after delivery of the head during a vertex vaginal delivery PROCEDURAL DEFINITION Maneuvers intended to disimpact the shoulders by adducting…
Phimosis Reduction
Relief of urinary retention CONTRAINDICATIONS No true emergency exists Successful, blind insertion of Foley catheter Physiologic (i.e., normal) phimosis especially in younger boys (<3 years old) Preferred treatment may be…
Knee Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthrocentesis Alicia Blazejewski INDICATIONS Used to evacuate abnormal fluid collections from the joint space for synovial fluid analysis Septic arthritis Crystal arthropathy Hemarthrosis Inflammatory process Used to diagnose occult…
B: Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthrocentesis Alicia Blazejewski INDICATIONS Used to evacuate abnormal fluid collections from the joint space for synovial fluid analysis Septic arthritis Crystal arthropathy Hemarthrosis Inflammatory process Used to diagnose occult…
