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Cardiac arrest in intoxication (poisoning)

…or is removed by means of dialysis. Substance Antidot e Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) N Acetylcysteine Anticholinergics Physostigmine Anticoagulants (apixaban) Andexanet alpha Benzodiazepines Flumazenil The Black Widow…

Acute coronary syndrome: quick reference for loading doses and time targets

…begins in parallel with the diagnostic work up. Obtain an interpretable 12 lead ECG within 10 minutes of first medical contact, attach continuous rhythm monitoring…

Neutropenic fever: quick reference for emergency management

…immunotherapies may require separate local protocols. Definition Criterion Practical definition : : Fever A single temperature of at least 38.3 degrees, or at least 38.0…

🟠 Management of STEMI (ST-Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction)

…Initial diagnosis of STEMI ECG Management Recommendation Level of evidence A 12 lead ECG should be interpreted immediately (within 10 minutes) at first medical contact…

Acute stroke and thrombolysis: quick reference

…version 4 of 27 February 2024. The local stroke protocol and immediate contact with the on call stroke consultant or the thrombectomy centre take precedence…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…but accounts for a minority of cases Hypoactive Lethargy, slow responses, reduced speech, immobility, poor food intake, reduced eye contact Common and particularly easy to…

Eye examination and corneal foreign body

Procedurer The single most important step in any eye injury is to measure and document the visual acuity before anything else is done. The second…

Gastric lavage and activated charcoal

…The benefit of both methods falls steeply with the time since ingestion, and both can harm the patient through aspiration. Contact your national or regional…

Hyperkalaemia: quick reference for emergency treatment

…the patient last passed urine. Contact intensive care in circulatory compromise, serious arrhythmia, marked QRS widening, a sine wave pattern, or a need for repeated…

Injection technique — intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal

…risk of blood contact. An alcohol or chlorhexidine swab. Let the skin dry completely before inserting the needle — alcohol carried in with the needle stings…

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