…observed upon emergency department arrival) and the neurological status assessed at 30 days was evaluated. The findings were as follows: The absence of a pupillary…

…V7, V8 and V9 in patients with high suspicion of posterior acute myocardial infarction (e.g due to reciprocal ST segment depressions in V1, V2…

…The central pathophysiological concern in the emergency department is myocardial ischaemia caused by an acute coronary process. Myocardial injury leads to release of cardiac troponin…

…medical assistance rather than self presenting to an emergency department or contacting primary care first. If ischaemic discomfort persists, emergency medical services should be called…

…of three account for the majority of cases, and the great majority of objects can be removed in general practice or in the emergency department…

…increased risk of pneumothorax; ultrasound guidance is mandatory) Relative A very small or loculated effusion — consider image guided puncture in the radiology department The thresholds…

…pain is one of the most common symptoms in the emergency department, as well as in primary health care. The cause (etiology) of chest pain…

…tension lines and make it long enough — as a rule of thumb, along the whole length of the abscess or at least half its diameter…

…regimens, renal function thresholds and the division of work between the ambulance service, the emergency department and the PCI laboratory may differ between Swedish regions…

…chemistry & laboratory medicine Definition and Pathophysiology B type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N terminal pro BNP (NT proBNP) are circulating markers of myocardial wall stress…

…dilution instructions and the local protocol before prescribing. Basic principles of treatment The patient should be managed in an emergency department, an intensive care unit…

…emergency department [1,3]. Step 1: confirm the blood pressure and stabilise the patient Immediate assessment 1. Assess airway, breathing, circulation and level of consciousness…

…and inotropic effects (Figure 1). What follows is a quick reference for their use in the emergency department, the intensive care or coronary care unit…

…from injured cardiomyocytes at substantially lower concentrations than earlier generation assays. They can identify troponin concentrations in approximately 50–95% of healthy individuals, whereas sensitive…

…and manage these patients. This integrated approach relies on seamless collaboration between the dispatch center, ambulance services, emergency department (ED), catheterization laboratory, and cardiology ward…

…A meta analysis of emergency department alert systems found an association with lower mortality, but most of the evidence was observational and the results must…

…dialysis catheter, not an ordinary triple lumen catheter). Measurement of central venous pressure and central venous oxygen saturation. Repeated blood sampling during intensive care. Exhausted…

…Practice differs between regions and departments; a palpable ulnar pulse and a warm, well perfused hand carry more weight. Choice of vessel The radial artery…