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Lung function and respiration

…FVC is low with a normal or high ratio. Reversibility: an increase in FEV₁ or FVC of 10 % of the predicted value after a bronchodilator…

Spirometry

…or an intracranial aneurysm Contact the responsible specialist An aortic aneurysm 6 cm Relative — avoid forced manoeuvres An ongoing respiratory infection with a risk of…

The physiology of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

…The forces that drive coronary and cerebral perfusion, and ventilation of the lungs during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) differ substantially from normal circumstances. The purpose of…

Reduction of dislocations

…compromise or skin tenting — reduce promptly, before radiography. The longer a joint remains dislocated, the harder the reduction becomes and the greater the risk of…

🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

…unit) or ER (emergency room). Careful electrocardiographic and hemodynamic monitoring with ECG, central vein catheter and intra arterial catheter (A line) is warranted. Overview of…

Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…unit) or ER (emergency room). Careful electrocardiographic and hemodynamic monitoring with ECG, central vein catheter and intra arterial catheter (A line) is warranted. Overview of…

Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

…artery or its branches. In the majority of cases, the thrombus is formed in the deep veins of the legs or pelvis. Thrombi formed in…

Biventricular hypertrophy ECG and clinical characteristics

…forces tend to cancel each other out. However, the ECG may show features characteristic of biventricular hypertrophy. Biventricular hypertrophy ECG In case the ECG or…

Abscess incision and drainage

…appropriate specialty: Location Risk Management : : : Medial triangle of the face (nasal root, alae nasi, upper lip) Venous drainage towards the cavernous sinus Surgeon or ENT…

Metabolic Syndrome: Definition and Clinical Significance

…abdominal, or visceral, adipose tissue is more closely related to insulin resistance and the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease than total adiposity alone. The…

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