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Gastric lavage and activated charcoal

…gastric emptying is delayed — may justify charcoal later, in some cases up to 6 hours or more. Discuss this with the poison control centre. Gastric…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…of methotrexate, increasing plasma levels and risk of toxicity. Avoid combination with high dose methotrexate. Digoxin and lithium: Acetylsalicylic acid inhibits renal excretion, increasing plasma…

Nasogastric tube

…the tube is safe. A misplaced tube in the airway produces no reliable symptoms in a patient with an impaired cough reflex, and the first…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…with type 2 Mealtime insulin (rapid acting) Covers the carbohydrate in the meal Anyone who is eating Correction dose (rapid acting) Corrects a currently high…

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

…be delivered by virtually anyone, advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ACLS) is provided by healthcare professionals with the skills and equipment required. Although ACLS is more advanced…

Cardiac arrest in intoxication (poisoning)

…blocker Glucagon IV Calcium flow inhibitor (calcium blocker) Calcium iv High dose insulin with glucose IV Carbamates Atropine Pralidoxime chloride Cyanide hydroxocobalamin Cyanide antidote kit…

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