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Larger Joints (Shoulder or Knee) Inject 5 ml lidocaine (Xylocaine) + 1 ml of triamcinolone acetonide 40mg/ml (Kenalog) using a 1.5-inch, 21 gauge needle. Note: For the knee, you may go up to 2ml or 80 mg Kenalog. Ankle joint Inject 3 to 5 ml lidocaine (Xylocaine) +...
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Larger Joints (e.g. knee or shoulder) A 1.5 inch, 21-gauge needle is usually used. Smaller Joints A 0.5 inch, 23- or 25-gauge needle can be used. Note that viscous steroid preparations can’t be injected through small-bore needles. You have to use a larger one....
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The following is a list of potential complications of intra-articular or soft tissue steroid injections Cushing’s syndrome — if administered more than once per month. Steroid arthropathy. Charcot-like arthropathy Tendon rupture (due to atrophy) Fat...
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Contraindications include: Periarticular infection/skin infection overlying injection site Broken skin at the injection site, Septic arthritis, Periarticular or intra-articular fracture, Joint instability, Juxta-articular osteoporosis Severe joint destruction Known...
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Central line procedure note: http://www.anes.ucla.edu/perioperative/template/central%20line.htm http://www.venturafamilymed.org/cerner-ehr-tips/autotexts/internal-jugular-central-line-procedure-note...
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Cricothyrotomy (also called cricothyroidotomy) is a procedure that involves placing a tube through an incision in the cricothyroid membrane to establish an airway for oxygenation and ventilation.
