…aspiration, pressure sores, loss of function, longer length of stay, institutional care, readmission, cognitive decline and increased mortality [3,4]. Do this first 1. Assess…

…identifiable communication between the aortic lumen and the haematoma and without a visible intimal flap or false lumen. It is commonly attributed to rupture of…

…Additional offloading of the vena cava can be accomplished using a wedge board (or any hard material) to tilt the body 15 to 30° to…

…ECG, clinical characteristics and management Pre excitation The atrioventricular node and bundle of His are normally the only communication between the atria and the ventricles…

…major haemorrhage protocol early. Protocols improve above all the logistics, the communication and the simultaneous delivery of red cells, plasma and platelets. Observational data from…

…needs to be documented before referral to an arrhythmia unit. Assessment of the effect of adenosine, which can be given during the recording and unmask…

…as misalignment can lead to incorrect interpretation of perfusion differences. Perfusion assessment The assessment of myocardial regions in myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is based on…

…must be able to communicate, and an interpreter may be necessary if there is a significant lingual barrier. Two hours of fasting before the test…