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Cardiac Intensive Care
Rationale for intensive care
Intensive care supports failing organ systems whilst a patient’s underlying illness is diagnosed and treated. Although intensive care […]
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Lumbar puncture
A lumbar puncture, often referred to as an ‘LP’, describes using a thin needle to sample […]
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Dr Simon Flood
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@smflood