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Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

…Assessment of treatment response and measurement of residual disease (MRD). Fever of unknown origin or suspected granulomatous disease with marrow involvement. Work up of unexplained…

Acute stroke and thrombolysis: quick reference

…as soon as haemorrhage and contraindications have been excluded. CT angiography or transport planning must not delay treatment unnecessarily. 10. In unknown time of onset…

Causes of sudden cardiac arrest

…the result of a perfect storm scenario , where ischemia, hemodynamics, the autonomous nervous system, electrolyte concentrations, and other factors (potentially also genetic predisposition) interact to…

Interpretation of neonatal and pediatric electrocardiograms (ECG)

…indicates that the origin of the impulse is the same. The sinoatrial (SA) node is the heart’s pacemaker under normal circumstances and the rhythm…

Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…set the COPD exacerbation apart from many other causes of acute dyspnoea: oxygen must be titrated cautiously and the blood gas determines the need for…

Neutropenic fever: quick reference for emergency management

…and patients treated with CAR T cells or other advanced immunotherapies may require separate local protocols. Definition Criterion Practical definition : : Fever A single temperature of…

Abscess incision and drainage

…rather than the emergency room: a very large or deep abscess, a markedly unwell patient with fever and systemic upset, suspected necrotising soft tissue infection…

Sinus tachycardia & Inappropriate sinus tachycardia

…disease and medications : A wide range of diseases and medications may cause sinus tachycardia; e.g congestive heart failure, lung disease (e.g COPD), fever…

🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

Info Table 1 provides a summary of the indications, contraindications, dosage, administration, warnings, precautions, and other relevant information for the drug Ticagrelor . Table 1 Summary…

Eletrical alternans: the ECG in pericardial effusion & cardiac tamponade

…Rupture of the free ventricular wall. Neoplasms (particularly breast and lung cancer). Inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and rheumatic fever…

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