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Alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens: quick reference

…after one to three days but can start earlier in patients with previous complicated withdrawal [4]. Untreated delirium tremens has historically carried a high mortality…

Blood pressure

…circumference — a cuff that is too narrow gives a falsely high reading The cuff at heart level Measure in both arms at the first visit…

Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state: quick reference

…does not produce the same sustained shift of water [3]. Severity of DKA The classification helps in choosing the level of care. The clinical state…

🟠 Management of STEMI (ST-Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction)

…I C Reperfusion therapy Management Recommendation Level of evidence Reperfusion is indicated in all patients with symptoms of ischaemia of <12 h duration and persistent…

Cardiac arrest during sepsis

…hypotension. The high mortality associated with sepsis underscores the critical importance of timely and appropriate interventions. In patients presenting with concurrent sepsis and cardiac arrest…

CPAP and non-invasive ventilation (NIV)

…level of care and on whether intubation is appropriate, documented before treatment begins. Procedure 1. Treat the underlying cause in parallel. Nitroglycerin and diuretics in…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…worst prognosis in every population. Hypoactive delirium is, however, consistently underdiagnosed, and several studies have linked the subtype to high mortality, particularly in intensive care…

Opioids in acute pain: quick reference for dosing and conversion

…At a high dose, in old age or in renal failure, reduce it further. Starting doses in acute pain in an opioid naive adult Agent…

Pulmonary embolism: quick reference for risk stratification and treatment

…clinical picture are sufficient for a treatment decision. Systemic thrombolysis is the first line treatment in high risk embolism, unless there is an absolute contraindication…

Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease: Assessment and Treatment

…and population level risk estimation, but it does not characterize body composition, fat distribution, skeletal muscle mass, physical fitness or individual health status. In particular…

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