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Massive haemorrhage and transfusion: quick reference

…2. Designate a team leader and one person responsible for recording the transfusions, the sampling, the incoming products and contact with the blood bank. 3…

Anticoagulants: quick reference for dosing, renal adjustment and reversal

…discuss with the on call coagulation service Always in parallel: mechanical control of bleeding, tranexamic acid where it is not contraindicated, and contact with the…

Performing Echocardiographic Examinations

…distant objects). These concepts have been discussed in detail previously. The gain is regulated with TGC and gain control , as discussed earlier. The gain must…

Reduction of dislocations

…dislocation requiring operative treatment — contact an orthopaedic surgeon before attempting reduction. Posterior shoulder dislocation, which is often associated with fracture and requires an orthopaedic surgeon…

Oxygen therapy

…Discuss with your national or regional poison control centre. An open flame or smoking in the room: a fire hazard. Preparation and equipment A pulse…

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

…V3). IIa B In patients with inferior myocardial infarction, consider connecting V3R and V4R to detect concomitant right ventricular infarction. IIa B Routine blood sampling…

Status epilepticus: quick reference for emergency treatment

…intraosseous access if intravenous access cannot be obtained quickly and parenteral treatment is needed. Prepare airway equipment and contact anaesthesia early with a prolonged seizure…

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

…and unstable angina. Management begins in parallel with the diagnostic work up. Obtain an interpretable 12 lead ECG within 10 minutes of first medical contact…

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…

Sepsis and septic shock: quick reference for the first hour

…Older people, the immunosuppressed and patients with renal or hepatic failure can have subtle symptoms. Findings that suggest acute organ dysfunction Organ or system Finding…

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