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🟠 QTc Interval Calculator (Bazett’s, Fridericia’s, Hodge's and Framingham Formulas)

…figure is 500 ms. The QT interval represents the time between the onset of ventricular depolarization and the end of ventricular repolarization. It reflects the…

🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

…combination with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is indicated for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in adult patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), including: Unstable angina (UA…

Opioids in acute pain: quick reference for dosing and conversion

…it further. Starting doses in acute pain in an opioid naive adult Agent Route Starting dose Comment : : : : Morphine IV 2.5–5 mg, repeated after…

Drugs in the emergency setting

Procedurer The doses below apply to adults unless otherwise stated, and paediatric doses are given per kilogram with the stated maximum. Always check against the…

Cardiac tamponade causing cardiac arrest

…thoracotomy remains the primary therapeutic intervention. Ideally, it should be performed within 15 minutes of the onset of collapse. Pericardiocentesis , performed using a large needle…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

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…

🟠 Vernakalant (Brinavess)

Info [calc_vernakalant] Indications for vernakalant Vernakalant (Brinavess) is indicated in adults for chemical conversion of recent onset atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm. Vernakalant is…

Status epilepticus: quick reference for emergency treatment

Neurologi Akutsjukvård Lathundar Definition and aims of treatment Convulsive status epilepticus in adults is present with: an ongoing generalised tonic clonic seizure lasting at least…

The PR Interval & PR segment

…Normal PR interval: 0,12–0,22 seconds. Upper reference limit is 0,20 seconds in young adults. A prolonged PR interval ( 0.22 s…

Anaphylaxis: quick reference for emergency management

…is a clinical diagnosis. Treat as anaphylaxis in any of the following: 1. Acute onset of skin or mucosal symptoms , for example generalised urticaria, itching…

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