…in mL/min , not eGFR relative to 1.73 m². Recalculate in patients who are markedly larger or smaller than average. Higher doses may be…

…4 IV Exacerbation of COPD with an indication for antibiotics amoxicillin 750 mg × 3 PO 5–7 days or doxycycline 200 mg × 1 on day…

…often with antibiotic prophylaxis. Deep puncture wounds , where the base cannot be inspected or irrigated clean. Wounds with retained foreign material or devitalised tissue that…

…intravenous antibiotics, fluid, a vasopressor and early source control. Sepsis is a dynamic condition. Investigation and treatment must therefore proceed in parallel and must not…

…but not for cholesterol, nor for glucose when the diagnosis is based on HbA1c. Albumin affects the total calcium — use the ionised calcium or correct…

…is not burned. 5. Inspect again after 10–15 minutes. If the bleeding persists after two attempts — move on to packing. 6. Apply antibiotic ointment…

…Procedure : : Acute paronychia with fluctuance or visible pus Incision and drainage Acute paronychia without pus formation Antibiotics and soaks alone Ingrown nail with mild inflammation…

…without a pus cavity must not be incised — there, antibiotics are the treatment. Ultrasound shows the abscess as a hypoechoic or heterogeneous area whose contents…

…the same time, exacerbation is a clinical syndromic diagnosis, not a sufficient explanation for all acute dyspnoea in a patient with COPD. Pneumonia, heart failure…

…antibiotics and a corticosteroid are then given immediately after blood cultures. For questions other than acute meningitis — an insidious onset, known malignancy, immunosuppression, papilloedema or…

…eye where the diagnosis is not obvious. Suspected acute glaucoma (tonometry). Contraindications Absolute contraindications to instrumental removal: Suspected penetrating injury or an intraocular foreign body…

…Palpable foot pulses are not an acceptable substitute, and in patients with diabetes or renal failure the index may be falsely normal because of medial…

…In septic shock, or where sepsis is highly likely, antibiotics must be given immediately [3]. This quick reference applies chiefly to adults with neutropenia related…

…important. Inhibition of cytochrome P 450 3A4 or 2C9 can increase statin concentrations. Relevant interacting agents include amiodarone, macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin and clarithromycin…

…and can guide resuscitative efforts. If the patient presents with hypotension or has a lactate level exceeding 4 mmol/l, commence an intravenous fluid resuscitation…

…arrhythmias and therefore QT duration must always be assessed. QT prolongation may be congenital (due to genetic mutations) or acquired (secondary to medications, electrolyte disorders)…