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Cryotherapy of skin lesions

…cycle Number of cycles Margin : : : : Actinic keratosis, thin 5–10 s 1 1–2 mm Actinic keratosis, hypertrophic 10–15 s 2 2 mm Verruca…

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Anthropometric measurements

…people under 70 years or < 22 above 70 years, and reduced food intake together form the basis of most screening instruments and should prompt…

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Echocardiography

…m2 Sinuses of Valsalva 29 45 mm 15 20 mm/m2 Sinotubular junction 22 36 mm 13 17 mm/m2 Ascending aorta 22 36 mm…

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Intensive care parameters

…1.2–2.0 g/kg/day Enteral nutrition Started within 48 h where possible Thromboprophylaxis Low molecular weight heparin unless contraindicated Head of the…

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🟠 Left and right atrium

…mL 22–52 53–62 63–72 73 18–58 59–68 69–78 79 LA volume/BSA, mL/m2 22 ± 6 29–33 34…

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🟠 SYNTAX Score

…SYNTAX Score is a semi quantitative scoring system designed to assess the complexity of coronary artery disease (CAD) and guide the choice between percutaneous coronary…

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First-degree AV block (AV block I, AV block 1)

…PR interval ≥0.22 seconds. Importantly, all P waves are followed by QRS complexes. First degree AV block is rarely of clinical significance and typically…

ArticleECG
The PR Interval & PR segment

…interval ( 0.22 s) is consistent with first degree AV block. A shortened PR interval (<0,12 s) indicates pre excitation (presence of an accessory…

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Common laboratory tests

Referensvärden Reference ranges are statistical: by definition they encompass 95 % of a healthy reference population, which means that one healthy value in twenty falls outside…

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ECG interpretation method, adults

…in the same order every time, reduces the risk of missing abnormalities. The eight steps below go through the rhythm and then the waveforms one…

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Lumbar puncture

…the threshold, but the threshold varies between regions. Infection of the skin over the puncture site. Marked haemodynamic instability — stabilise the patient first. CT before…

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Paracentesis

…sample. Indications Diagnostic paracentesis: Newly detected ascites — always. Every admission of a patient with known ascites. Clinical deterioration in a cirrhotic patient with ascites: fever…

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Pleural aspiration and chest drain

Procedurer Almost all the complications of pleural aspiration arise from two errors: the needle is placed in the wrong site, and too much is drained…

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🟠 Mitral valve

…ASE recommendations for clinical practice. In Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography 22 (1), 1 23…

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🟠 Pulmonary valve

…ASE recommendations for clinical practice. In Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography 22 (1), 1 23…

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🟠 Reference values for adult ECG

…can be located anywhere between the J point and the terminal part of the T wave. PR interval 0,22 s : first degree AV block…

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🟠 Tricuspid valve

…ASE recommendations for clinical practice. In Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography 22 (1), 1 23…

ArticleCPR
Cardiac arrest due to hypoxia and asphyxia

…asthma) Other : Coma Central hypoventilation syndromes Neuromuscular diseases Anemia The natural course of asphyxia Should ventilation be entirely inhibited (as seen in acute airway obstructions…

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Indications for pacemaker

ECG Indications for pacemaker implantation Bradyarrhythmia is the main indication for the implantation of a pacemaker. When considering a permanent pacemaker for bradyarrhythmia, it is…

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Overview of atrioventricular (AV) blocks

…block): definition, causes, diagnosis & management This article covers the fundamental principles of atrioventricular (AV) blocks, which are classified into three types: first degree, second degree…

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🟠 TIMI Risk Score for STEMI

…A convenient, bedside, clinical score for risk assessment at presentation: An intravenous nPA for treatment of infarcting myocardium early II trial substudy. Circulation. 2000 Oct…

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🟠 CHADS-VA Bleeding Risk Score

…of the CHA₂DS₂ VA score CHA₂DS₂ VA Score Risk Category Annual Stroke Risk (%) 0 Low 0.2 1 Low 0.6 2 Intermediate 2.2…

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Cardiac arrest due to electrolyte imbalance

…of hyponatremia. Hypernatremia Hypernatremia does not cause cardiac arrest. Calcium imbalance Hypercalcemia Definition : P/S Ca 2+ 2.6 mmol/L In approximately 90% of…

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Renal parameters

…Staging of chronic kidney disease Stage eGFR Description : : : G1 ≥ 90 Normal or high G2 60–89 Mildly reduced G3a 45–59 Mildly to moderately reduced…