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Paracentesis

…array probe. Sterile preparation (chlorhexidine in alcohol 5 mg/mL), sterile gloves, fenestrated drape; full sterile attire for therapeutic drainage with an indwelling catheter. Lidocaine…

Urinary catheterisation

…Retract the foreskin and clean the glans and meatus with the cleansing solution in circular movements from the centre outwards. Change the swab between strokes…

Cardiac arrest due to pneumothorax

…Chang WT, et al. The effects of calcium and sodium bicarbonate on severe hyperkalaemia during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a retrospective cohort study of adult in hospital…

Hypoglycaemia: quick reference for emergency management

Endokrinologi & metabolism Akutsjukvård Lathundar Emergency overview Measure the plasma glucose immediately in everyone with a reduced level of consciousness, seizures, confusion, a change in behaviour…

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and Electrocardiographic Criteria

…conditions characterized by a recent change in symptoms or signs, with or without electrocardiographic changes, and with or without acute elevations in cardiac troponin concentrations…

Fractional shortening for estimation of ejection fraction

…shortening (FS) is calculated by measuring the percentage change in left ventricular diameter during systole. It is measured in parasternal long axis view (PLAX) using…

Proximal Isovelocity Surface Area (PISA)

…just proximal to the orifice. The change in flow profile results in the formation of a hemisphere with several layers. Flow velocity is equal within…

Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…subacute worsening of dyspnoea, cough and sputum in particular that exceeds the patient's normal variation and requires a change of treatment. Common precipitants are…

Dix–Hallpike test and Epley manoeuvre

…minute or so, that are provoked by a change of position — turning over in bed, lying down, standing up, tilting the head backwards. A symptom…

🟠 Lipid lowering therapy after ACS

…not met with statins alone. PCSK9 Inhibitors: Added in cases where LDL C remains above the goal despite statin and ezetimibe therapy. Goal: Achieve LDL…

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