The Why and How of Brachial Artery Punctures on Babies

The brachial artery runs under the skin from the shoulder to just below the elbow. This is the artery that nurses use a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer (a Velcro nylon cuff wrapped above the elbow) on to determine blood pressure in a patient. Injury, or infection to the brachial artery is a cause of [...]

Examine the Pain in Your Head Through Lumbar Punctures

Surgeons and Neurologists use information obtained from a patient’s cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to examine and rule out disease or infection in the brain and spinal cord. Such tests are called lumbar punctures, also referred to as a spinal tap.
Lumbar punctures require the doctor to insert a needle into the patient’s lower (lumbar) back and [...]

Causes for Horse Deaths Punctures

Humans have been taking care of domesticated horses for centuries. They are workers, players and performers. Healthy horses can live up to thirty years or so with proper care. Horse owners must watch the horse’s diet, grooming, vaccinations, and take care of them when a sickness or problem occurs.
Horse deaths punctures are among the [...]

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