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Neurointensive Care 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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