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Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…use or a history of ulcer, not routinely Infection Consider Pneumocystis prophylaxis with high doses over a long period, according to the local protocol Psychiatric…

Adenosine: Administration Technique, Dose Escalation and Precautions

…usually within 30 seconds. Doses higher than 18 mg are unlikely to revert a tachycardia and should not be used. Specific dosing adjustments are required…

Intravascular Imaging: IVUS and OCT for PCI Optimisation

…generally approximately 1–3 mm, and may not show the EEM through substantial plaque or calcium. Blood clearance is required because blood causes strong backscatter…

Management and treatment of AV block (atrioventricular blocks)

…200 mg slow iv injection. Rarely used. Glucagon Counteracts beta blockers. An antidote to beta blockers. 2–10 mg bolus followed by 2–5 mg…

Common laboratory tests

…the eGFR stages and albuminuria. Inflammation and infection Test Reference Comment : : : CRP < 3 mg/L Rises within 6–8 h, half life about 19…

Transcutaneous and transvenous pacing

…infection at the puncture site, known thrombosis in the target vein. With a mechanical tricuspid prosthesis the lead must not be passed through the valve…

Statin Intolerance and Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms

…nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, some calcium channel blockers, colchicine, ciclosporin, warfarin and grapefruit juice. Gemfibrozil should not be combined with statins because it alters statin absorption, hepatic…

Isoprenaline and Dopamine Infusions for Bradycardia

…varies widely and may involve intrinsic cardiac disease, extrinsic systemic conditions, or pharmacologic effects. Inflammatory heart disease, caused by infections (viral, bacterial, protozoal, fungal, parasitic)…

Drugs in the emergency setting

…or hypomagnesaemia 25–50 mg/kg, maximum 2 g Calcium chloride 10 mL of 100 mg/mL in hyperkalaemia, hypocalcaemia, calcium channel blocker poisoning 0…

Cardiac arrest due to pneumothorax

…episodes Iatrogenic events (e.g., during central venous catheter insertion) Underlying lung pathologies In cases of benign pneumothorax, positive pressure ventilation can precipitate a tension…

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