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Nasogastric tube

…safely, for example after a stroke. Sampling of gastric contents and evacuation in poisoning (see the separate text on gastric lavage). The tube is not…

Gastric lavage and activated charcoal

…in decontamination, and gastric lavage is today a rare procedure reserved for very serious poisonings in which the patient reaches hospital early. The benefit of…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…NSAIDs). Other contraindications: Hemophilia. Thrombocytopenia. Active gastric or duodenal ulcers. Liver cirrhosis. Severe heart failure. Doses 100 mg/day during the third trimester of pregnancy…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…risk of hypoglycaemia in a patient who is eating poorly. Consider stopping it GLP 1 receptor agonist It can cause nausea and delayed gastric emptying…

Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

…if there is suspicion of cervical spine injury, in which scenario head tilt chin lift should only be used if other methods fail to open…

Cardiac arrest in intoxication (poisoning)

…If the patient is intubated, administer activated charcoal through a gastric tube at a dose of 0.5 g/kg. Refrain from using activated charcoal…

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