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Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…after treadmill walking or after repeated heel raises. A fall of ≥ 20 % after exercise confirms peripheral arterial disease. Toe brachial index (TBI). The digital arteries…

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…Palpable foot pulses are not an acceptable substitute, and in patients with diabetes or renal failure the index may be falsely normal because of medial…

Nail procedures — paronychia, ingrown toenail and subungual haematoma

…severe or recurrent Partial nail avulsion, often with chemical matrix ablation A nail spicule that has split off Removal of the spicule A painful subungual…

Abscess incision and drainage

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

Peripheral Artery Disease: Diagnosis, Ankle–Brachial Index and Risk Management

…perfusion is insufficient to meet the basal nutritional requirements of tissue. Typical symptoms include: Ischaemic rest pain. Coldness or numbness of the foot and toes…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…despite a reduced food intake Insulin pump The patient manages the pump themselves where possible. In impaired consciousness or DKA: remove the pump and change…

Cardiac arrest due to anaphylaxis

…arrest include food allergies, insect stings, and drug induced reactions. Approximately 90% of anaphylactic cardiac arrests present with pulseless electrical activity (PEA) as the initial…

Anaphylaxis: quick reference for emergency management

…of the following: airway compromise respiratory compromise circulatory compromise severe gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly after exposure to a drug, insect venom or another non food allergen…

Anticoagulants: quick reference for dosing, renal adjustment and reversal

…that the patient is not simultaneously on a DOAC, low molecular weight heparin and an antiplatelet agent without an indication. Interactions: strong P gp or…

🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…developing a new event. Administration Ticagrelor can be administered with or without food. For patients who cannot swallow the tablets whole, they can be crushed…

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