…adult this corresponds to the order of 100–200 mL of the 50 mg/mL solution. 6. Continue with a continuous infusion of sodium bicarbonate …

…metabolite with a half life exceeding 80 hours, allowing for sustained hemodynamic effects for days after the infusion is discontinued. Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) acts primarily as…

…Lathundar About this quick reference Treatment protocols differ between regions. Always follow the local protocol for exact infusion rates, electrolyte concentrations and level of care…

…probe, a sterile probe cover and sterile gel. Chlorhexidine in alcohol 5 mg/mL for skin disinfection. Allow it to air dry completely before puncture…

…life : : : : Hydrocortisone (cortisol) 20 mg Marked Short, 8–12 hours Prednisolone 5 mg Moderate Intermediate, 12–36 hours Methylprednisolone 4 mg Low Intermediate Betamethasone 0…

…the current hospital protocol and check the strength and the maximum infusion rate. Rapid overview Time from seizure onset Action : : 0 to 5 minutes ABCDE…

…and nicardipine in hypertensive emergencies. Time to onset of action 2 4 minutes Duration of action 5 15 minutes Delivery IV (infusion). Dose Initial dose:…

…bolus over 1 minute. Infusion start dose: 25–50 μg/kg/min. Maximum infusion dose: 300 μg/kg/min. Bolus doses of 300…

…Time to onset of action 50 to 10 minutes Duration of action 30 to 60 minutes Delivery IV Dose Initial infusion dose: 0.1 μ…

…treatment : Start infusion at 5 mg/hour. Increase by 2.5 mg/hour every 20 min to desired blood pressure. Maximum infusion rate 25 mg…

…and nicardipine in hypertensive emergencies. Time to onset of action 2 4 minutes Duration of action 5 15 minutes Delivery IV (infusion). Dose Initial dose:…

…mg every 10 minutes to a total dose of 300 mg. Infusion regime : • 0.5–2 mg/minute IV infusion. Higher doses are sometimes required…

…to onset of action 5 to 15 minutes Duration of action 1.5 to 5 hours Delivery IV Dose 5–15 mg/hour IV infusion…

…2 to 5 minutes Duration of action 5 to 10 minutes Delivery IV Dose Initial infusion dose: 5 μg/min. Increase by 5 10…

…Delivery IV Dose Infusion: Starting dose: 0.25 to 0.5 μg/kg/minute. Increased as necessary (increments of 0.5 μg/kg…

…IV Dose Bolus injection : 5 to 15 mg every 5 to 15 minutes as necessary. Continuous infusion: Start infusion at 0.1 mg/min and…

…of the infusion. Recommended second dose : 2 mg/kg, given over 10 minutes. Maximum infusion of 226 mg, which is 56,5 ml of the…

…repeat after 3 5 minutes. If intramuscular epinephrine is inadequate, consider an intravenous bolus of epinephrine (20 50 μg) or an epinephrine infusion (0…

…and nicardipine in hypertensive emergencies. Time to onset of action 2 4 minutes Duration of action 5 15 minutes Delivery IV (infusion). Dose Initial dose:…

…central venous catheter). The hemodynamic effects persist for 7–10 days after the end of infusion. Refer to Table 2 for a comparison between levosimendan…

…to 0.01 ml/kg. The maximum single dose is 0.5 mg, corresponding to 0.5 ml. Adults are usually given 0.5 mg…

…If there is no response, give glucagon 1–5 mg IV followed by an infusion. Arrhythmias Drug Adult Child Comment : : : : Adenosine 6 mg as a…

…Enteral or parenteral nutrition Insulin is needed around the clock. A continuous infusion or repeated doses, according to the local protocol Renal failure The insulin…

…and an infusion solution. A pulse oximeter, a blood pressure cuff, a clock. The respiratory rate is counted manually. Naloxone 0.4 mg/mL out…

…delay pacing in order to try yet another dose. Chronotropic support is given as an infusion of isoprenaline, adrenaline or dopamine according to local practice…

…Bradycardia (second line alternative) Infusion : 0.01 to 0.10 μg/kg/min Bolus : 1 mg IV every 3 to 5 min (max 0…

…doses, averaging approximately 0.5 mg/L (0.5 µg/mL) for each 100 mg/day at doses between 100 and 600 mg/day. Therapeutic…

…an event. EPS can thoroughly assess AV conduction and may include the infusion of agents to stress the AV node and His Purkinje system, such…

…Bradycardia (second line alternative) Infusion : 0.01 to 0.10 μg/kg/min Bolus : 1 mg IV every 3 to 5 min (max 0…

…2–5 mg/h infusion Antidote to beta blockers. Calcium Counteracts calcium channel blockers (CCB). Antidote to CCBs. 10 ml calcium 0.2 mmol/ml…

CPR Hyperthermia and malignant hyperthermia Hyperthermia is characterized by a body temperature exceeding the typical range of 36.5 37.6°C (97.7 99.7°F)…

…with insulin and glucose. Add high dose salbutamol in marked hyperkalaemia if there is no contraindication. 5. At the same time, start treatment that eliminates…

…shockable initial rhythm More patients with a good neurological outcome (CPC 1–2) at 90 days, 10.2 % versus 5.7 %; no difference in mortality…

…not treated away. Incision and drainage is the treatment; antibiotics are normally neither necessary nor sufficient in an uncomplicated cutaneous abscess in an otherwise healthy…

…is being applied anyway), a 27 G needle, a 5 mL syringe. A tourniquet: a Penrose drain with artery forceps, or the cut off finger…

…The varying inclusion criteria in these registries explain the marked differences in characteristics and outcomes across the data sources for out of hospital cardiac arrest…

…necrosis, bleeding, or pleural incision may expose cardiac antigens and initiate an inflammatory response. The presence of antibodies directed against cardiac tissue, the latent interval…

…the remaining ones are malignant. • Secondary cardiac tumours have spread to the heart by metastasis or invasion from surrounding tissue. Differential Diagnostics There are several…

…should be small — a few tenths of a millilitre, at most about 0.5 mL. A larger volume draws in peripheral blood and dilutes the…

…Qp/Qs) : [ \text{Qp/Qs} = \frac{\text{Aortic SV}}{\text{Pulmonic SV}} ] Interpretation : Qp/Qs 1.5 : Significant left to right shunt (e.g.…