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Vaginal bleeding
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal synechiae
Vagotonic manoeuvres Acute Arrhythmias: General Principles of Management Differential Diagnosis and Management of Narrow Complex Regular Tachycardia Differential Diagnosis of Narrow Complex Tachycardia
Valproate Differential Diagnosis of Headache in Pregnancy Seizures and Epilepsy
Valsalva massage Acute Arrhythmias: General Principles of Management Insertion of an Intercostal Chest Drain
valve disease
Vancomycin An Example of Initial Antibiotic Therapy Regime for Adult Sepsis (Excludes Penicillin Allergic Patients) Causes of Hospital-Acquired Diarrhoea Central Vein Cannulation Empirical Antibiotic Therapy in Suspected Infective Endocarditis Infective Endocarditis Initial Antibiotic Therapy for Suspected Bacterial Meningitis in Adults Initial Antibiotic Therapy for Suspected Native Joint Septic Arthritis Initial Antibiotic Therapy in Cellulitis and Necrotizing Fasciitis Initial Empirical Treatment Regimens for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults (Source: Adapted from British Thoracic Society Guidelines) Monitoring in Infective Endocarditis Sepsis
Variable-rate insulin infusions
See also acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding; Sengstaken-Blakemore tubes Insertion of a Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube See acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding See Sengstaken-Blakemore tubes
varicella zoster virus (VZV) Approach to Diagnosis and Initial Management of the Patient with Acute Rash Common Eruptions Seen Acutely in the Emergency Department and in Inpatients Urgent Investigation in Suspected Acute Liver Failure
Varicose veins
vasculitis
Vasoconstriction
Vasopressin
See also inotropic therapy Acute Coronary Syndromes (1): ST-Segment Elevation Cardiogenic Shock Choice of Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy Choice of Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy in Cardiogenic Shock Due to Myocardial Infarction Hypotension and Shock Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy: Dosages Management of Complications of Falciparum Malaria See inotropic therapy Sepsis Care Bundle: Quality Stand ards
Vasovagal reaction Causes of Syncope Differential Diagnosis of Anaphylaxis Features Differentiating a Generalized Seizure from Vasovagal Syncope and Cardiac Syncope Due to Arrhythmia (Stokes-Adams Attack) Pericardial Aspiration: Indications, Contraindications and Potential Complications Transient Loss of Consciousness
See also syncope Causes of Syncope Features Differentiating a Generalized Seizure from Vasovagal and Cardiac Syncope (Stokes-Adams Attack) Features Differentiating a Generalized Seizure from Vasovagal Syncope and Cardiac Syncope Due to Arrhythmia (Stokes-Adams Attack) Transient Loss of Consciousness
Vein harvesting Causes of Leg Swelling Deep Vein Thrombosis
Venepuncture Central Vein Cannulation Ultrasonography in Acute Medicine
venous blood gas (VBG) Acute Breathlessness Diabetic Ketoacidosis Focused Assessment of the Patient with Acute Breathlessness The Critically Ill Patient Urgent Investigation in Acute Breathlessness Urgent Investigation in Suspected Acute Adrenal Insufficiency
Venous strokes, definition Classification of Stroke Stroke
venous thromboembolism (VTE)
ventilation/perfusion scan (V/Q scan) Acute Respiratory Failure Pulmonary Embolism
Ventricular arrhythmias
Ventricular extrasystoles Assessment of the Patient with Palpitation Cardiac Arrest in Hospital Causes of Cardiac Arrest Central Vein Cannulation ECG in the Patient with Suspected Paroxysmal Arrhythmia (I.e. Recorded after Palpitation Has Resolved) Pointers in the Description of Palpitation Urgent Investigation after Successful Resuscitation Urgent Investigation of the Patient with Palpitation When to Admit the Patient with Palpitation
ventricular fibrillation (VF) Assessment of Suspected Pacemaker Malfunction Cardiac Arrest in Hospital Cardiac Device Functions Complete Atrioventricular Block Disorders of Plasma Potassium Concentration ECG Showing Dual Chamber Pacing Irregular Broad Complex Tachycardia Irregular Broad Complex Tachycardia: Differential Diagnosis and Management Management of Hypothermia Monitoring in Hypothermia Temporary Cardiac Pacing Temporary Cardiac Pacing: Indications, Contraindications and Potential Complications Temporary Cardiac Pacing: Indications, Contraindications and Potential Complications (for Technique)
Ventricular hypertrophy Acute Heart Failure and Decompensated Chronic Heart Failure Cardiac Arrest in Hospital Causes of Cardiac Arrest Causes of Syncope Investigation after TIA Investigation in Status Epilepticus or after a First Seizure Seizures and Epilepsy Testing for Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity The Cardiac Scan in Cardiac Arrest/Shock: Appearances in the 2Ts and 2Hs Pathologies Ultrasonography in Acute Medicine Urgent Investigation after Successful Resuscitation Urgent Investigation in Acute Pulmonary Oedema When to Admit the Patient with Palpitation
Ventricular septal rupture Cardiogenic Shock Causes of Cardiogenic Shock and Their Management Choice of Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy Differential Diagnosis of Hypotension and Shock Echocardiographic Findings in Hypotension Focused Assessment in Suspected Cardiogenic Shock Hypotension and Shock The Cardiac Scan in Cardiac Arrest/Shock: Appearances in the 2Ts and 2Hs Pathologies Ultrasonography in Acute Medicine
ventricular tachycardia (VT)

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