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Intensive care parameters

…aims in themselves. Almost all of them have proved to work better as ranges to stay within than as figures to strive for. Ventilation In…

Cardiac electrophysiology: Action potential, automaticity and vectors

…potential occurs in all cardiac cells but its appearance varies depending on cell type. During de and repolarization ions (Na + [sodium], K + [potassium] and Ca…

Sotalol: Initiation, QT Monitoring and Renal Dosing

…However, the l isomer is responsible for virtually all of the beta blocking activity. Sotalol does not block alpha adrenoceptors and lacks sodium channel blocking…

ECG changes due to electrolyte imbalance (disorder)

…electrophysiological standpoint), whereas others may be life threatening. The most common and clinically most relevant electrolyte imbalances concern potassium, calcium and magnesium. Note that some…

Acute kidney injury: quick reference for management

…6. Perform an ECG in hyperkalaemia or where a rapid rise in potassium is suspected. 7. Review all medication, including over the counter preparations, herbal…

Central venous catheter

…sure the catheter does not become the patient's next focus of infection. Indications Infusion of vesicant solutions: vasopressors, concentrated potassium, cytotoxic drugs, parenteral nutrition…

Poisoning: quick reference for antidotes and initial management

…the plasma glucose, a blood gas and an ECG all come before complete identification of the substance. Treatment of acute poisoning consists of four parallel…

Levosimendan (Simdax, Simendan) in acute heart failure

…be counteracted with simultaneous administration of norepinephrine. All patients with severe acute heart failure who receive levosimendan should be monitored invasively (e.g. arterial line…

The ECG leads: Electrodes, limb leads, chest (precordial) leads and the 12-Lead ECG

…prior knowledge is required. Note that the terms unipolar leads and bipolar leads are not recommended because all ECG leads are bipolar, since they compare…

Secondary Hypertension: When and How to Investigate

…with resistant hypertension. Dietary sodium and potassium abnormalities and commonly used over the counter medicines may also contribute to apparent treatment resistance. The diagnosis is…

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The Normal ECG: From Normality to Pathology

…will learn all about the normal ECG, normal variants and diagnosis of pathological findings. A total of 8 lessons will guide you through all the…

Clinical ECG Interpretation

The ECG book is a comprehensive e-book, covering all aspects of clinical ECG interpretation, and will take you from cell to bedside.

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