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Stroke Volume, VTI (Velocity Time Integral) & Cardiac Output

…velocity (v) of the fluid (i.e blood). The volume (V) that passes a specific segment is the product of the flow (Q) and time…

Peripheral venous cannula and intraosseous access

…attempt in the same bone within the past 24 hours — the fluid leaks out through the old hole. Infection or burns over the puncture site…

Chronic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Four-Pillar Therapy

…clinical syndrome in which the heart cannot provide blood flow commensurate with the body’s requirements, or can do so only at the expense of…

Circulatory and haemodynamic parameters

…s or a valve area < 1.0 cm² with a mean gradient ≥ 40 mmHg. Fluid responsiveness Static measures such as the CVP predict fluid…

Acute kidney injury: quick reference for management

…answered immediately: 1. Is there obstruction to urine flow? 2. Is the patient hypovolaemic, adequately filled or fluid overloaded? 3. Is there, or is there…

Cardiac arrest during sepsis

…If the patient presents with hypotension or has a lactate level exceeding 4 mmol/l, commence an intravenous fluid resuscitation using a crystalloid solution at…

Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: Risk Assessment and Prevention

…blood flow and the concentration of filtered substances along the nephron as water is reabsorbed. Nephrotoxic injury may involve the tubules, interstitium, renal vasculature or…

Cardiac arrest during pregnancy and childbirth

…administration of 1 g intravenous tranexamic acid is recommended. In circumstances of hypotension and hemorrhage, it is imperative to administer appropriate fluid or erythrocyte boluses…

Intensive care parameters

…Comment : : : MAP ≥ 65 mmHg 80–85 mmHg in chronic hypertension or when there are signs of inadequate perfusion Urine output 0.5 mL/kg/h…

Cardiac arrest in hypothermia (accidental hypothermia)

…techniques should be pursued. Heated intravenous fluids (crystalloids). Heated and moistened oxygen. Warm covers. Heat fan. Remove any cold or damp textiles. Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation…

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