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Anaphylaxis: quick reference for emergency management

…Treat as anaphylaxis in any of the following: 1. Acute onset of skin or mucosal symptoms , for example generalised urticaria, itching, flushing or angio oedema…

Cryotherapy of skin lesions

…cold agglutinin disease, cold urticaria. Relative: Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma — these can be treated with cryotherapy by an experienced practitioner in selected…

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

…imaging, the blood count or contact with the patient's own clinic delay empirical antibiotics [1]. A practical target: give the first dose of broad…

🟠 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

…The local stroke protocol and immediate contact with the on call stroke consultant or the thrombectomy centre take precedence where there is a discrepancy or…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…4. Establish whether the condition is new or clearly worse than baseline. Contact relatives, home care services, the residential care home or the previous care…

Eye examination and corneal foreign body

…or an intraocular foreign body — shield the eye with a rigid shield, give systemic antibiotics and contact an ophthalmologist urgently . A positive Seidel's sign…

Gastric lavage and activated charcoal

…since ingestion, and both can harm the patient through aspiration. Contact your national or regional poison control centre before you decide, not afterwards. Indications Medicinal…

Hyperkalaemia: quick reference for emergency treatment

…plasma glucose closely for at least 6 hours after insulin. 7. Contact nephrology early in anuria, in a dialysis patient, in severe acute kidney injury…

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