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Dix–Hallpike test and Epley manoeuvre

…history, a positive Dix–Hallpike test and the absence of other neurological findings. The treatment is a repositioning manoeuvre. Indications Brief attacks of vertigo, seconds…

Inotropes and vasopressors: doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…vasodilatation. D1 and D2 (dopamine receptors): activation of D1 and D2 in the kidneys and the splanchnic vascular bed leads to renal and mesenteric vasodilatation…

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

Procedurer Compression is the treatment that heals venous leg ulcers; everything else is supportive. But the same compression applied to a limb with arterial insufficiency…

Nail procedures — paronychia, ingrown toenail and subungual haematoma

…hard, visible nail. The nail bed is the tissue beneath the nail plate; a laceration here heals with a deformed nail unless it is sutured…

Acute vertigo: quick reference for HINTS and differential diagnosis

…the brief attacks. Lying down, turning over in bed or looking up triggers a new attack. A patient with vestibular neuritis or stroke, by contrast…

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and Holter ECG

…the investigation will be usable. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) Indications Confirmation of newly detected hypertension — recommended before treatment is started . Suspected white coat hypertension…

Intensive care parameters

…Target Comment : : : Intracranial pressure (ICP) < 22 mmHg The treatment threshold in traumatic brain injury Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) 60–70 mmHg CPP = MAP…

Right ventricular strain: definition, causes, echocardiography

…of the pressure difference (ΔP) and the flow over the vascular bed (Q): R = ΔP/Q Both ΔP and Q above…

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