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Central venous catheter

…s next focus of infection. Indications Infusion of vesicant solutions: vasopressors, concentrated potassium, cytotoxic drugs, parenteral nutrition. The need for several simultaneous, incompatible infusions. Haemodialysis…

Targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest

…the hypothermia group HYPERION (2019) 33 °C for 24 hours versus 37 °C, with a non shockable initial rhythm More patients with a good neurological…

Noradrenaline, Dobutamine and Levosimendan: Practical Infusion Use

…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…

Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state: quick reference

…follow the local protocol for exact infusion rates, electrolyte concentrations and level of care. This quick reference is intended primarily for adults and summarises the…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…evening. See the quick reference on inpatient insulin therapy Peptic ulcer A proton pump inhibitor with concomitant NSAID use or a history of ulcer, not…

Status epilepticus: quick reference for emergency treatment

…minutes, or repeated generalised tonic clonic seizures without the patient regaining consciousness between them. Five minutes is the practical threshold for treatment, known as t1…

🟠 Clevidipine

…Effects • Clevidipine is a dihydropyridine L type calcium channel blocker. Clevidipine is highly selective for vascular smooth muscle cells and has little or no effect…

🟠 Esmolol

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

🟠 Fenoldopam

…minutes Delivery IV Dose Initial infusion dose: 0.1 μg/kg/minute iv. Titrated at 15 minutes intervals. Maximum infusion dose: 1.6 μ…

🟠 Hydralazine

Hydralazine Hydralazine is not preferred for hypertensive emergencies due to the high risk of reflex sympathetic stimulation. Drug Hydralazine Brand names Apresoline ®, Bidil ®…

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