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Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…oedema. Previous hypercapnia, NIV or invasive ventilation. Home oxygen and the patient's usual saturation. Previous exacerbations and hospital admissions. Current inhaled treatment and adherence…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…including while fasting. Many with type 2 Mealtime insulin (rapid acting) Covers the carbohydrate in the meal Anyone who is eating Correction dose (rapid acting…

Blood pressure

…least two occasions, and preferably confirmation by home measurement or 24 hour recording — the thresholds for which are lower than for office measurement. Classification of…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…infection or gastroenteritis at home Double or triple the oral daily dose during the days of illness (the patient's sick day rules) Vomiting or…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…or clearly worse than baseline. Contact relatives, home care services, the residential care home or the previous care provider. 5. Confirm delirium with a structured…

Arterial Hypertension: Definition, Diagnosis and Out-of-Office Measurement

…setting, manually or with an automated device. Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM): self measurement at home, generally with a validated upper arm oscillometric device. Ambulatory…

Resistant Hypertension: Evaluation and Treatment

…maximally tolerated doses. The apparently uncontrolled office blood pressure must be confirmed using home blood pressure monitoring or ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Other guideline formulations…

Drugs in the emergency setting

…below apply to adults unless otherwise stated, and paediatric doses are given per kilogram with the stated maximum. Always check against the local guideline and…

Otoscopy and ear syringing

…wax retains moisture. Contraindications Absolute contraindications to irrigation: A known or suspected perforation of the tympanic membrane — including a history of grommets, ear discharge or…

Cardiac Rehabilitation After Myocardial Infarction

…multidisciplinary secondary prevention intervention for patients with cardiovascular disease, including those recovering from myocardial infarction. It extends beyond exercise training to incorporate individualized physical activity…

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