…which is not supported by evidence. The patient may need active treatment and prompt follow up, but not necessarily acute normalisation in the emergency department…

…insect residues). For patients on beta blocker therapy, consider administering 1 2 mg of glucagon intravenously. Currently, there is insufficient evidence to support the use…

…particularly after exposure to a drug, insect venom or another non food allergen 2. Acute airway, respiratory or circulatory compromise after exposure to a known…

…3. Dorsalis pedis artery — the signal is sought on the dorsum of the foot lateral to the extensor hallucis longus tendon. Measure in the same…

…Feature Venous ulcer Arterial ulcer Diabetic foot ulcer : : : : Site Gaiter area, above the medial malleolus Toes, heel, lateral malleolus, pressure points Beneath the metatarsal heads…

…often with chemical matrix ablation A nail spicule that has split off Removal of the spicule A painful subungual haematoma with an intact nail plate…

…milk ducts, malignancy differential Surgeon or mammography Sole of the foot Deep compartments Orthopaedic surgeon Close to large vessels, in the groin or on the…

…to the arterial obstruction: Buttock, hip or thigh symptoms suggest aortoiliac disease. Calf symptoms are typical of femoropopliteal disease. More distal disease may cause foot…

…the insulin. Giving mealtime insulin to a patient who is not eating. Give it after the meal when the food intake is uncertain. Not writing…

…its own thresholds in the patient on anticoagulants; see the acute stroke quick reference. Stopping the drug and forgetting to restart it after the procedure…