in critical care, University of South Wales
The lungs have multiple protective mechanisms to prevent lower respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia. The curved, undulating nature of the upper airways creates a great deal of turbulence in...
After completing this module, the paramedic will be able to:.
After completing this module, the paramedic will be able to:.
You and a colleague attend an emergency call to Mr Harrison, a 55-year-old teacher. Mr Harrison visited his GP 3 days ago with shortness of breath on exertion. This was causing him to rest after...
‘The majority of sudden cardiac deaths are of ischaemic aetiology secondary to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease and affect the older section (35 years) of the population. In a significant...
Ideally, the placement of an endotracheal tube should be performed in a controlled environment, although this is rarely possible in a community setting. With the high probability of gastric contents...