…hepatic function, a non pregnant adult of normal weight, and individual assessment. See the separate quick reference for dosing in impaired renal function. Respiratory tract…

…of oral morphine per day, and 25 micrograms/hour to approximately 40–50 mg of oral morphine per day. Patches have no place in acute…

…with the mean given in parentheses. Age < 1 day 1–3 days 3–7 days 7–30 days 1–3 months 3–6 months…

…For a fuller account of two of the commonest acute drug problems, see Warfarin therapy and Opioid therapy in severe pain. Cardiac arrest Drug Adult…

Akutsjukvård Psykiatri Lathundar Delirium in older adults: quick reference A quick reference for ward and on call physicians: recognise hypoactive delirium, stabilise the patient, work…

…of tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy is 8–10% among patients with atrial tachycardia (Medi et al, Ju et al). The corresponding figure in children is 28%…

…with a vasoconstrictor for the nose: lidocaine 4 % with oxymetazoline 0.5 % on pledgets. Mineral oil or lidocaine to kill an insect in the ear…

…al ). In the United States, more than 500,000 individuals (adults and children) experience a cardiac arrest (Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics). The CARES registry…

…may not be predictably exertional or relieved by rest or nitroglycerine. Symptoms should therefore be described in detail, followed by objective evaluation for obstructive disease,

…Look for pathological Q waves. Pathological Q waves are ≥0,03 s and/or amplitude ≥25% of R wave amplitude in the same lead, in…