Just wondering, for tension pneumothorax, would you do needle decompression BEFORE intubation if the person is in respiratory distress? Thanks!
And for PICC's or other catheters, what is the best recommendation to prevent infections? Is it just hand washing prior to contact or changing the actual dressing (i.e. keep dry)
For molar pregnancies, can you do suction and curettage all the time? Or just up to a certain size? (if 20 w gestation size)\
What's the best way to prevent catheter-associated UTI's? If it's indwelling, are prophylaxis antibiotics always warranted?
And for PICC's or other catheters, what is the best recommendation to prevent infections? Is it just hand washing prior to contact or changing the actual dressing (i.e. keep dry)
For molar pregnancies, can you do suction and curettage all the time? Or just up to a certain size? (if 20 w gestation size)\
What's the best way to prevent catheter-associated UTI's? If it's indwelling, are prophylaxis antibiotics always warranted?
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