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Left bundle branch block (LBBB) in acute myocardial infarction: the Sgarbossa criteria

…Management of left bundle branch block (LBBB) in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) For many years, European and North American guidelines recommended managing patients…

ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and ECG Criteria

…extent and degree of myocardial involvement The anatomical territory, including anterior, inferoposterolateral or right ventricular involvement Pre existing abnormalities such as prior infarction, left bundle…

Neutropenic fever: quick reference for emergency management

…new confusion, tachypnoea, hypotension, rigors, abdominal pain or a rapid deterioration in general condition may be the only signs of infection. Corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive…

🟠 Calculating Shunt Fraction (Qp/Qs) Using Echocardiography

…200%). Conclusion Echocardiographic calculation of Qp/Qs is a cornerstone in managing patients with intracardiac shunts. By integrating anatomical measurements and Doppler hemodynamics, clinicians gain…

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…access, but do not let blood sampling or cannulation delay inhaled treatment. 8. Reassess speech, work of breathing, level of consciousness and air entry repeatedly…

The Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction: Types 1–5

…represent coronary atherothrombotic events in the setting of a stent thrombosis or restenosis. Type 1 myocardial infarction Definition and pathophysiology Type 1 MI results from…

Traumatic cardiac arrest

…Nonetheless, prompt interventions can reverse cardiac arrest and survivors of traumatic cardiac arrest often exhibit favorable neurological outcomes ( Rawshani et al ). Traumatic cardiac arrests typically…

Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…8. Document the ceiling of care and the decision on intubation early. Initial assessment Confirm that the presentation fits an exacerbation A COPD exacerbation is…

Hypoglycaemia: quick reference for emergency management

…a reduced level of consciousness, seizures, confusion, a change in behaviour, collapse or an acute neurological deficit. Hypoglycaemia can cause hemiparesis, aphasia and radiological changes…

Intensive care parameters

…therapy 20–25 mL/kg/h Net ultrafiltration < 1.75 mL/kg/h Nutrition and prophylaxis Area Guide value : : Energy 25 kcal/kg/day…

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