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Transcutaneous and transvenous pacing

…newly discovered complete heart block without current symptoms, alternating bundle branch block in acute anterior infarction, and before drugs or procedures with a known risk…

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Soft tissue corticosteroid injection

…year . The injection is therefore a tool to make rehabilitation possible, not an alternative to it. See the separate guide to joint aspiration and injection…

ArticleArrhythmias and arrhythmology
Atrial Flutter: Mechanisms, ECG Recognition and Management

…beats per minute. While ECG appearances with flutter like patterns are predominantly caused by macroreentrant circuits, microreentry remains a possible alternative mechanism. Conversely, certain macroreentrant…

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Drugs in the emergency setting

…further 150 mg after the 5th 5 mg/kg, maximum 300 mg Lidocaine (alternative) 100 mg IV, a further 50 mg 1 mg/kg Magnesium…

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🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

…HF), acute Heart failure (HF), chronic Bradycardia (second line alternative) Medium dose : 3.0 10.0 μg/kg/min. + ++++ + +++++ Medium dose dopamine activates β1…

ArticleMyocardial ischemia and infarction
Unstable Angina: Definition and Contemporary Management

…may also result from other mechanisms. Differential diagnoses and alternative causes of troponin release must therefore be considered throughout assessment. Coronary disease is most commonly…

ArticleCPR
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)

…such circumstances, the efficacy of compressions and defibrillation diminishes considerably. Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) emerges as the sole therapeutic alternative for such situations. Presently, this…

ArticleLungmedicin
Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…cool peripheries or rising lactate Circulatory compromise or an alternative diagnosis Silent or nearly silent chest Very severe airflow obstruction pH below 7.35 with…

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Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

…into the mediastinum. The anterior superior iliac spine is a second line alternative in marked obesity or when the supine position is necessary. After previous…

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Dix–Hallpike test and Epley manoeuvre

…head can hang over the end. A pillow to place under the shoulders as an alternative to a hanging head. Frenzel goggles or video Frenzel…

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Edrophonium test

…premedication, plus further atropine drawn up in a syringe as a standby dose. Glycopyrronium (Robinul) 0.2 mg is an alternative premedication. Peripheral venous cannula…

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Electrical cardioversion

…the pretreatment inadequate and the cardioversion must be postponed. Alternative when more rapid cardioversion is needed: transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) excluding thrombus in the left atr

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Joint aspiration

…just lateral to the coracoid process, is an alternative but lies closer to the brachial plexus and the vessels. The elbow The elbow is flexed…

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Lumbar puncture

…the interspaces between the spinous processes. Sitting and leaning forward is an alternative when the lateral position does not work, but the opening pressure cannot…

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Paracentesis

…of serious bleeding after paracentesis. The midline 2 cm below the umbilicus is an alternative in the relatively avascular linea alba, but requires an empty…

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Renal parameters

…the value is unreliable during diuretic therapy, where a fractional excretion of urea below 35 % is a better alternative. Follow up At an eGFR below…

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Short Synacthen test

…4. Inject 0.25 mg of tetracosactide intravenously , slowly. Intramuscular administration is an equivalent alternative where there is no venous access. 5. Flush the cannula…

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Wound suturing

…bleeding Mepivacaine 10 mg/mL Rapid Somewhat longer than lidocaine A common alternative Bupivacaine 2.5 mg/mL Slow Long When prolonged analgesia is wanted…

ArticleKunskapsbas
🟠 eGFR with MDRD

…especially in individuals with near normal kidney function, alternative equations like the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD EPI) equation may offer improved accuracy. Additionally…

ArticleKunskapsbas
🟠 SYNTAX Score

…SYNTAX Score further. For example, the CatLet Score has been proposed as an alternative, addressing some of the SYNTAX Score's shortcomings, such as its…

ArticleContinous medical discussion: the ECG blog
A new ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death

…for reduced LVEF never deliver an appropriate shock, so the false positive burden is substantial. Alternative modalities — cardiac MRI, long term ambulatory monitoring, electrophysiological study…

ArticleCardiology
PCSK9 Inhibitors: Indications, Efficacy and Access

…specified by the guideline. PCSK9 inhibitors are also relevant in statin intolerant patients who remain above goal despite alternative lipid lowering therapy. Evolocumab and alirocumab…

ArticleCardiology
Adenosine for tachyarrhythmias (AVNRT, AVRT, NCT)

…Peripheral intravenous (IV). Alternative route : Central venous administration of adenosine is suitable in the intensive care unit or coronary care unit. Adenosine injection must be…

ArticleCPR
Cardiac arrest due to anaphylaxis

…epinephrine administration, consider alternative vasopressors: Vasopressin Norepinephrine Phenylephrine Eliminate the causative allergen : discontinue any suspected medications and remove any remnants of allergens (e.g., insect…