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Central venous access is essential in providing quality medical care to many patients for whom intensive therapy is required. In many situations, a semipermanent tunneled central line is preferred (see Indications). An anterior approach to the internal jugular vein (IJV) is the best option in this situation because it offers the easiest route with a low risk of complications. In this procedure, a tunneled catheter is surgically inserted into a vein in the neck or chest and passed under the skin. Only the end of the catheter is brought through the skin; medicines and intravenous (IV) fluid can be administered through this catheter; other tasks, such as blood sampling, can also be performed. The fact that the catheter is passed under the skin helps secure the catheter, reduces the rate of infection, and permits free movement of the catheter port. The placement of a tunneled catheter should be carried out by practitioners with specific experience in the procedure.
Pediatric measurements are demonstrated in this child health examination video. The recording shows how length, weight, and other standard measurements are taken during assessment of a child. It is an educational resource for students learning the basics of pediatric physical assessment.
How to give an intramuscular injection into the gluteal site is demonstrated in this clinical-skills video, including landmarking, preparation, and injection technique. IM injections are a routine method of delivering many medications and vaccines. For nursing and medical training. Procedure education only — not personal medical advice.
Inguinal hernia Diagram of an indirect, scrotal inguinal hernia ( median view from the left). Diagram of an indirect, scrotal inguinal hernia ( median view from the left). By far the most common hernias (up to 75% of all abdominal hernias) are the so-called inguinal hernias. For a thorough understanding of inguinal hernias, much insight is needed in the anatomy of the inguinal canal. Inguinal hernias are further divided into the more common indirect inguinal hernia (2/3, depicted here), in which the inguinal canal is entered via a congenital weakness at its entrance (the internal inguinal ring), and the direct inguinal hernia type (1/3), where the hernia contents push through a weak spot in the back wall of the inguinal canal. Inguinal hernias are more common in men than women while femoral hernias are more common in women.
Part 2 of this educational video shows the dilatation and curettage (D&C) procedure, a gynecological operation used to sample or clear the uterine lining. It demonstrates the instruments and steps involved for clinicians and students. Procedure education only — not personal medical advice.
Male urethral catheterization with a Foley catheter is demonstrated in this educational video, using sterile technique from preparation through placement. It is a practical clinical-skills resource for nursing and medical students learning urinary catheter care. Procedure education only — not personal medical advice.
Examination of the urinary bladder is presented in this physical examination video, recorded in German. The recording shows how the bladder is assessed during a routine examination. It is a study resource for students learning abdominal and urinary assessment skills. Students can use it alongside standard textbooks and supervised clinical training.
Insertion and removal of a male urethral stent catheter is demonstrated in this clinical-skills video. Urethral stents are used to keep the urinary channel open, most often in relation to prostate enlargement. A procedure resource for urology and nursing trainees. Procedure education only — not personal medical advice.
Urinary catheter insertion in a female infant patient is demonstrated in this clinical-skills video, using the sterile technique applied in pediatric care. It shows catheter placement as performed by trained clinical staff. This is a training resource for nursing and medical students. Procedure education only — not personal medical advice.
This television-style report follows an eight-year-old girl returning to surgery at Johns Hopkins after her slow-growing brain tumor recurred. Her parents explain why they sought out pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson after other centres declined the risky operation, and Carson reflects on what such cases mean to him. It is a human-interest medical report.
Hydrocele surgery — the operation that drains and repairs the fluid-filled sac around the testicle — is shown in this educational video. It outlines the main steps of the procedure for students and for patients learning about the condition. Procedure education only — not personal medical advice.
Anoscopy performed with the patient in the jackknife position is demonstrated in this educational video. Anoscopy uses a short, lighted instrument to examine the anal canal and lower rectum. A clinical-skills resource for students of colorectal examination. Educational only — not medical advice.
A teaching case shows an endotracheal tube placed in the esophagus during surgery and recognized at once. The narration explains why the tube is left in place temporarily until the airway is secured. It is used for education in anesthesia and airway management. The case is presented as it unfolded in the operating room.
A clinical examination of the lower limbs is demonstrated in this physical-examination video, covering inspection, palpation, movement, and neurovascular checks of the legs. It follows the structured approach taught in medical school. A core study resource for students. Educational only — not medical advice.
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