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Alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens: quick reference

…occurs after an abrupt reduction or cessation of prolonged and heavy alcohol intake. The condition can develop despite a measurable or high blood alcohol concentration…

Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease

…or 1.5 fluid ounces of 40% distilled spirits. Habitual heavy consumption is defined in the source material as at least eight drinks weekly in…

Endotracheal intubation

…facial trauma. An anticipated course requiring a secured airway — transfer, heavy sedation, surgery — and cardiac arrest. Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications in the emergency…

Urinary catheterisation

…man Ch 14–16 Standard length, about 40 cm Cloudy urine, slight haematuria without clots Ch 16 Markedly cloudy urine or sediment Ch 18 Prescribed…

Smoking Cessation: Pharmacotherapy and Cardiovascular Benefit

…Its relationship with cardiovascular risk is nonlinear: even light smoking carries a substantial proportion of the excess ischaemic heart disease risk associated with heavy smoking…

Cardiac arrest in intoxication (poisoning)

…ingested substance has the propensity to form bezoars or is a sustained release formulation. Note: activated charcoal is ineffective against alcohols, lithium, and heavy metals…

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

…as heavy, squeezing, or crushing, although stabbing or burning sensations may occur. Pain usually involves the central chest or epigastrium, may radiate to the arms…

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and Electrocardiographic Criteria

…is deep and visceral, frequently described as heavy, squeezing, and crushing, though it may occasionally be reported as stabbing or burning. It resembles the discomfort…

ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and ECG Criteria

…It is generally deep and visceral, often described as heavy, squeezing or crushing, although stabbing or burning descriptions may occur. The discomfort resembles angina but…

Evaluation of exercise stress test: ECG, symptoms, blood pressure, heart rate, performance

…person can still go on, but he or she really has to push him or herself. It feels very heavy, and the person is very…

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