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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…

Central venous catheter

…sterile gown, sterile gloves and a large full body drape. Lidocaine 10 mg/mL for local anaesthesia, normal saline to flush all lumens, suture material…

Acute stroke and thrombolysis: quick reference

…treatment unnecessarily. 10. In unknown time of onset, wake up stroke or a late time window: perform advanced imaging according to the local protocol. 11…

Pleural aspiration and chest drain

…count below 50 × 10⁹/L before drain insertion, while diagnostic aspiration with a fine needle is tolerated at considerably worse values. Follow the local protocol…

Paracentesis

…over the insertion site Change the puncture site Preparation and equipment Ultrasound with a curved array probe. Sterile preparation (chlorhexidine in alcohol 5 mg/mL…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…according to the local protocol Renal failure The insulin requirement falls . Reduce the dose and measure more frequently Acute illness and infection The insulin requirement…

Pulmonary embolism: quick reference for risk stratification and treatment

…unless there is an absolute contraindication. The agent and dose are according to the local protocol. Alternatives when there is a contraindication: catheter directed treatment…

Transcutaneous and transvenous pacing

…pacing: the relative contraindications are the same as for a central venous catheter — coagulopathy, infection at the puncture site, known thrombosis in the target vein…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…hydrocortisone. The patient must have an emergency injection at home Acute illness, trauma, surgery Parenteral hydrocortisone, at a dose according to the local protocol. Usually…

Alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens: quick reference

…as carbohydrate administration. 3. Rapid identification of seizures, delirium tremens, infection, trauma and metabolic disturbance. 4. Monitoring at the appropriate level of care , with readiness…

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