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Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

…begins . Specimen tubes: EDTA and heparin tubes according to local instructions, plus a formalin container for the biopsy. No. 11 scalpel for the skin incision…

Injection technique — intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal

…adrenaline in anaphylaxis, ceftriaxone, ferric carboxymaltose Rapid, 10–20 min Subcutaneous (SC) Insulin, low molecular weight heparin, GLP 1 analogues, methotrexate, biological agents, adrenaline (second…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…reduce the antiplatelet effect of acetylsalicylic acid. Use with caution in patients on low dose acetylsalicylic acid for cardioprotection. Pharmacokinetic interactions Methotrexate: NSAIDs inhibit tubular…

Cardiac arrest in intoxication (poisoning)

…Currently, opioid overdose stands as a predominant etiological factor for cardiac arrest within this demographic on a global scale. Numerous substances possess the potential to…

Anticoagulants: quick reference for dosing, renal adjustment and reversal

…Follow FASS (the Swedish medicines compendium) and the local protocol. See the pulmonary embolism quick reference for risk stratification. Renal function eGFR (mL/min) Management : …

Intensive care parameters

…aims in themselves. Almost all of them have proved to work better as ranges to stay within than as figures to strive for. Ventilation In…

Pulmonary embolism: quick reference for risk stratification and treatment

…Clinical probability in the stable patient The Wells criteria for pulmonary embolism: Criterion Points : : Clinical signs of deep vein thrombosis 3 Pulmonary embolism is the…

Warfarin therapy

…Venous thromboembolism 2.0–3.0 Overlap with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for at least 5 days Mechanical aortic valve 2.5–3.5…

🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…Interference with Platelet Function Test for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT): False negative results in platelet function tests (including HIPA test) for HIT have been reported…

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