…compression. The reason compression nevertheless so often fails is that it is done wrongly: the patient pinches the nasal bone instead of the soft part…

…the patient gets too little oxygen but that the prescription has no target — the nasal cannula stays in place for days without anyone asking why…

…right shoulder. A reservoir mask with a tight fitting seal, a separate nasal cannula for apnoeic oxygenation, a bag with a PEEP valve, and an…

…but some laboratories do not accept marrow blood in their analysers — check locally. Contraindications Peripheral venous cannula: Infection, burns or trauma at the puncture site…

…itself an indication for emergency insertion in an unstable situation: intraosseous access or a large bore peripheral cannula bridges the gap until conditions are controlled…

…a venous cannula Can be executed in a pre hospital setting. A large venous cannula, preferably ≥7 cm, should be utilized. The cannula is inserted…

…age) while awaiting the result. Equipment A large bore peripheral cannula — at least 1.3 mm (green) for rapid transfusion, preferably two lines in a…

…drawn up in a syringe as a standby dose. Glycopyrronium (Robinul) 0.2 mg is an alternative premedication. Peripheral venous cannula, saline flush. ECG monitoring…

…indicated. Record a 12 lead ECG. Insert at least one functioning intravenous cannula. Stop potassium infusions and temporarily withdraw drugs that can raise the potassium…

…blood pressure measurement when a hypertensive emergency is suspected. 3. Insert a peripheral venous cannula. 4. Measure the blood pressure in both arms at the…

…and a fall in blood pressure without better analgesia. Flush the cannula before and after every dose, otherwise the dose does not arrive until the…

…mg/mL, one ampoule. A peripheral venous cannula and a saline flush. A tube for serum or plasma cortisol according to local instructions, and a…

…blood pressure, peripheral perfusion, two intravenous cannulae and continuous ECG monitoring. Fluid where hypovolaemia is likely, but avoid repeated blind boluses in cardiogenic toxic shock…

…local practice, oxygen if hypoxaemic, two large bore peripheral cannulae 0 to 10 min A blood gas with lactate, two sets of blood cultures, and…

…the work of breathing, the peripheral perfusion and the signs of shock 2 Two large bore peripheral cannulae. Consider an arterial line if the patient…

…heart rate and a continuous ECG. Establish two intravenous cannulae where possible. Use intraosseous access if intravenous access cannot be obtained quickly and parenteral treatment…

…55 already before starting. Severe hypernatraemia. Preparation and equipment Two peripheral venous cannulas, or a central venous catheter for longer treatment. Sodium bicarbonate 50 mg…