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Anaphylaxis: quick reference for emergency management

…infusion or contrast medium. Remove a visible bee sting. Never delay adrenaline in order to identify or remove the allergen. 2. Give adrenaline 1 mg…

Urinary catheterisation

…may remain for up to twelve weeks, latex with a PTFE coating for a shorter period. Procedure In men 1. Supine with the legs slightly…

Sepsis and septic shock: quick reference for the first hour

…capillary refill, skin temperature, urine output, respiration, chest findings, MAP and the response to every intervention Within 60 min Contact intensive care in shock, rapidly…

ACE Inhibitor Cough and Angioedema: Practical Management

…Due to the risk of airway compromise, it represents a medical emergency. Evaluation and Physical Examination The evaluation of chronic cough in a patient taking…

🟠 QT Drugs: Drugs causing QT prolongation, torsade de pointes (TdP) and long QT syndrome (LQTS)

…drugs that may prolong the QT interval, and cause torsade de pointes (TdP) and long QT syndrome (LQTS) is presented below. With regards to drugs…

Cardiac arrest due to anaphylaxis

…in case of known allergy, when exposed to potent allergens (e.g. wasp stings, peanuts, etc.) and in case of swollen airways or dermatological symptoms…

Opioid therapy in severe pain

…account). Known allergy to the preparation — rare; itching and urticaria are usually due to histamine release, not allergy. Concurrent MAO inhibitor, particularly with pethidine. Caution…

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and Holter ECG

…4 weeks Less often, with syncope Implantable loop recorder Contraindications None. Practical obstacles are skin disease or allergy to the electrode gel, and marked body…

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