Cardiovascular examinationfrequently appears in OSCEs and you’ll be expected to pick up the relevant clinical signs using your examination skills. This cardiovascular examination OSCE guide provides a clear step-by-step approach to examining the cardiovascular system, with an included video demonstration...
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Cyanosis: bluish skin discolouration due to poor circulation (e.g. peripheral vasoconstriction secondary to hypovolaemia) or inadequate oxygenation (e.g. right-to-left cardiac shunting). Shortness of breath: signs may include nasal flaring, pursed lips, use of accessory muscles, intercostal muscle...
Link:Lower Limb Neurological Examination Describe thelocationswhich should beauscultatedto assess the fourcardiac valves Auscultation of the cardiac valves should be performed at the following locations: Mitral valve: 5th intercostal space in the mid-clavicular line ...
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Stabilise the cardiac membrane (protect the heart) IfECG changesare present, then administerintravenous calcium: 10mls 10% calcium chloride 30mls 10% calcium gluconate Thisstabilises the myocardiumtemporarily for 30-60 minutes andreduces the riskof fatal arrhythmia. ...
Obstructive: cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, congenital heart disease Figure 1. Algorithm for deciding the type of IV fluids by indication in infants and children. Adapted from NICE algorithms for IV fluid therapy in children and young people in hospital. ...
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Cardiac muscle (structure and how it contracts) Passage of blood through the heart The circulatory system (systemic circuit, pulmonary circuit) Capillary exchange (how blood transits from the arterial system to venous system via capillaries) Urinary System Formation of urine Functions of the urinary ...