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Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction: Types 1–5

…is a documented rise and/or fall of cTn values. However, myocardial injury alone is an entity in itself and may arise from non ischaemic…

Hyponatraemia: quick reference for work-up and correction

…112 mmol/L may be relatively unaffected, while a rapid fall from 140 to 125 mmol/L can cause marked symptoms [4]. Grade Plasma sodium : …

Hypoglycaemia: quick reference for emergency management

…alert value < 3.9 mmol/L but at least 3.0 mmol/L Prompt action is needed to prevent a further fall Level 2…

Neutropenic fever: quick reference for emergency management

…sets of blood cultures from separate peripheral punctures. Also culture from a central line if one is present 4 Take a full blood count with…

Blood transfusion and massive haemorrhage

…with haemodynamic compromise, whatever the current haemoglobin — haemoglobin falls late in acute haemorrhage and a normal value does not exclude significant blood loss. Massive haemorrhage…

Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…A documented decision on the ceiling of care. Signs of a serious condition Finding Significance : : Inability to speak in full sentences Marked work of breathing…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

Endokrinologi & metabolism Lathundar An inpatient has a different insulin sensitivity from at home: less food, more stress, often corticosteroids, often impaired renal function. Prescribe basal…

Acute stroke and thrombolysis: quick reference

…4. Measure the plasma glucose immediately. 5. Perform the NIHSS and document which symptoms are disabling. 6. Measure the blood pressure, initially in both arms…

Deceased donor organ donation

…The two pathways DBD DCD : : : Full name Donation after death by neurological criteria (total brain infarction) Donation after circulatory death Starting point A ventilated patient…

Status epilepticus: quick reference for emergency treatment

…from seizure onset Action : : 0 to 5 minutes ABCDE, start timing, glucose, monitoring, intravenous or intraosseous access, a targeted history At 5 minutes A full…

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