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Vaginal bleeding
Vaginal synechiae
Vagotonic manoeuvres Differential Diagnosis and Management of Narrow Complex Regular Tachycardia Acute Arrhythmias: General Principles of Management 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 Causes of Hospital-Acquired Diarrhoea Empirical Antibiotic Therapy in Suspected Infective Endocarditis Initial Antibiotic Therapy for Suspected Bacterial Meningitis in Adults Initial Antibiotic Therapy in Cellulitis and Necrotizing Fasciitis Monitoring in Infective Endocarditis An Example of Initial Antibiotic Therapy Regime for Adult Sepsis (Excludes Penicillin Allergic Patients) Central Vein Cannulation Infective Endocarditis Initial Antibiotic Therapy for Suspected Native Joint Septic Arthritis Initial Empirical Treatment Regimens for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults (Source: Adapted from British Thoracic Society Guidelines) Sepsis
Variable-rate insulin infusions
See also acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding; Sengstaken-Blakemore tubes See acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding Insertion of a Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube See Sengstaken-Blakemore tubes
varicella zoster virus (VZV) Approach to Diagnosis and Initial Management of the Patient with Acute Rash Urgent Investigation in Suspected Acute Liver Failure Common Eruptions Seen Acutely in the Emergency Department and in Inpatients
vasculitis
Vasopressin
See also inotropic therapy Cardiogenic Shock Choice of Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy in Cardiogenic Shock Due to Myocardial Infarction Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy: Dosages See inotropic therapy Acute Coronary Syndromes (1): ST-Segment Elevation Choice of Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy Hypotension and Shock Management of Complications of Falciparum Malaria Sepsis Care Bundle: Quality Standards
Vasovagal reaction Causes of Syncope Features Differentiating a Generalized Seizure from Vasovagal Syncope and Cardiac Syncope Due to Arrhythmia (Stokes-Adams Attack) Transient Loss of Consciousness Differential Diagnosis of Anaphylaxis Pericardial Aspiration: Indications, Contraindications and Potential Complications
See also syncope Features Differentiating a Generalized Seizure from Vasovagal and Cardiac Syncope (Stokes-Adams Attack) Transient Loss of Consciousness Causes of Syncope Features Differentiating a Generalized Seizure from Vasovagal Syncope and Cardiac Syncope Due to Arrhythmia (Stokes-Adams Attack)
Vein harvesting Deep Vein Thrombosis Causes of Leg Swelling
Venepuncture Ultrasonography in Acute Medicine Central Vein Cannulation
venous blood gas (VBG) Diabetic Ketoacidosis The Critically Ill Patient Urgent Investigation in Suspected Acute Adrenal Insufficiency Acute Breathlessness Focused Assessment of the Patient with Acute Breathlessness Urgent Investigation in Acute Breathlessness
Venous strokes, definition Stroke Classification of Stroke
ventilation/perfusion scan (V/Q scan) Acute Respiratory Failure Pulmonary Embolism
Ventricular arrhythmias
Ventricular extrasystoles Cardiac Arrest in Hospital Central Vein Cannulation Pointers in the Description of Palpitation Urgent Investigation of the Patient with Palpitation Assessment of the Patient with Palpitation Causes of Cardiac Arrest ECG in the Patient with Suspected Paroxysmal Arrhythmia (I.e. Recorded after Palpitation Has Resolved) Urgent Investigation after Successful Resuscitation When to Admit the Patient with Palpitation
ventricular fibrillation (VF) Assessment of Suspected Pacemaker Malfunction Cardiac Device Functions Disorders of Plasma Potassium Concentration Irregular Broad Complex Tachycardia Management of Hypothermia Temporary Cardiac Pacing Temporary Cardiac Pacing: Indications, Contraindications and Potential Complications (for Technique) Cardiac Arrest in Hospital Complete Atrioventricular Block ECG Showing Dual Chamber Pacing Irregular Broad Complex Tachycardia: Differential Diagnosis and Management Monitoring in Hypothermia Temporary Cardiac Pacing: Indications, Contraindications and Potential Complications
Ventricular hypertrophy Cardiac Arrest in Hospital Causes of Syncope Investigation in Status Epilepticus or after a First Seizure Testing for Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity Ultrasonography in Acute Medicine Urgent Investigation in Acute Pulmonary Oedema Acute Heart Failure and Decompensated Chronic Heart Failure Causes of Cardiac Arrest Investigation after TIA Seizures and Epilepsy The Cardiac Scan in Cardiac Arrest/Shock: Appearances in the 2Ts and 2Hs Pathologies Urgent Investigation after Successful Resuscitation When to Admit the Patient with Palpitation
Ventricular septal rupture Cardiogenic Shock Choice of Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy Echocardiographic Findings in Hypotension Hypotension and Shock Ultrasonography in Acute Medicine Causes of Cardiogenic Shock and Their Management Differential Diagnosis of Hypotension and Shock Focused Assessment in Suspected Cardiogenic Shock The Cardiac Scan in Cardiac Arrest/Shock: Appearances in the 2Ts and 2Hs Pathologies
Venturi high-flow masks Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Oxygen Delivery Devices
Verapamil Causes of Sinus Bradycardia Differential Diagnosis and Management of Narrow Complex Regular Tachycardia Intravenous Therapy for Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter and Atrial Tachycardia Management of Anticoagulation Regular Broad Complex Tachycardia: Differential Diagnosis and Management Differential Diagnosis and Management of Narrow Complex Irregular Tachycardia Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Intravenous Therapy to Terminate Supraventricular Tachycardia (AV Nodal Re-Entrant Tachycardia and AV Re-Entrant Tachycardia) Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter
Vertebral arterial dissection Acute Headache with No Abnormal Signs Acute Spinal Pain - Alerts Acute Spinal Pain
Vertebral crush fractures Focused Assessment in Acute Chest Pain Causes of Acute Chest Pain
Vaginal discharge