Advanced Applications of Home-Based Primary Care Workshop-Knee Aspiration and Injection

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Video Summary

Dr. Thomas Cornwell demonstrates how to aspirate and inject the knee joint. He emphasizes the importance of wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during the procedure, especially in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. He provides step-by-step instructions, including patient counseling, site preparation, and the use of anesthesia and medication. He advises on the proper technique for aspiration and injection, and highlights potential contraindications and complications. Dr. Cornwell also recommends sending the fluid for lab testing and emphasizes the benefits of successful knee injections in improving patients' quality of life.

Keywords

aspiration and injection

personal protective equipment

COVID-19 pandemic

patient counseling

improving quality of life