…Usually hospital based, often ICU Usually outpatient Initial treatment Carefully titrated intravenous therapy when indicated Oral treatment and prompt follow up Main risk of management…

…suitable for stable (hemodynamically and respiratory) and fully conscious patients who experienced a brief cardiac arrest. Post resuscitation care is an integral component of the…

…assume normal renal and hepatic function, a non pregnant adult of normal weight, and individual assessment. See the separate quick reference for dosing in impaired…

…and gastric lavage is today a rare procedure reserved for very serious poisonings in which the patient reaches hospital early. The benefit of both methods…

…for the rescuer, victim and bystanders. Relocate to a safe position if required. 2. Confirm cardiac arrest In case of a collapse (out of hospital…

…Upon recognition of a cardiac arrest in a pregnant individual, either within or outside the hospital, prompt communication with an obstetrician and neonatologist is critical…

…team (CAT) and intensive care units and other units caring for resuscitated patients. Figure 1. The chain of survival in out of hospital cardiac arrest…

…an indication for dialysis? AKI occurs in about one fifth of adults during a hospital episode in international studies and is linked to substantial mortality…

…wait for laboratory results, CT or EEG before the first dose of benzodiazepine is given. Airway, breathing and circulation Perform an ABCDE assessment and document…

…exhibited a higher risk of major and minor bleeding, as classified by the TIMI system (Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction). Prasugrel should only be considered for…