…severity of the symptoms and the patient's need for help matter more than a single measured value [2]. Level Plasma glucose Meaning : : : Level 1…

…4. Monitoring at the appropriate level of care , with readiness for respiratory support. 5. Treatment of the alcohol use disorder and planned follow up , not…

…a marked risk of aspiration, or failure that is not rapidly reversed by an antidote B Respiratory rate, saturation, chest movement and a blood gas…

…fenestrated drape. Chlorhexidine in alcohol 5 mg/mL. Local anaesthesia: lidocaine 10 mg/mL, 10–20 mL, a 25 G needle for the skin weal…

…determinants of cardiovascular disease. The principal targets include blood pressure, lipid abnormalities, diabetes and glycaemic status, body weight, smoking, diet, physical inactivity, and alcohol consumption…

…and level of care. This quick reference is intended primarily for adults and summarises the order in which measures are taken and the principles that…

…bacterial CNS infections states that CT must not be performed before lumbar puncture in suspected bacterial meningitis — not even with a reduced level of consciousness…

…potentially life threatening causes of chest pain: Ischemic heart disease : stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Note that unstable angina pectoris…

…The risk of cardiovascular disease increases gradually at blood pressure levels above 115/75 mm Hg. • A rise in blood pressure of 20 mm Hg…

…perspiration and exhaled breath. Blood alcohol concentration generally peaks 10–60 minutes after ingestion. Elimination follows zero order kinetics at low to moderate concentrations and…