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Central venous catheter

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

Management and treatment of AV block (atrioventricular blocks)

…choice of device therapy and also suggest whether other interventions (e.g. heart failure management, evaluation for coronary artery disease, etc .) are warranted. Management of…

Transcutaneous and transvenous pacing

…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…

🟠 Phentolamine

…Duration of action 10 to 30 minutes Delivery IV Dose Bolus injection : 5 to 15 mg every 5 to 15 minutes as necessary. Continuous infusion…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…proton pump inhibitor with concomitant NSAID use or a history of ulcer, not routinely Infection Consider Pneumocystis prophylaxis with high doses over a long period…

Opioid therapy in severe pain

…the early warning sign. Choice of agent Situation Choice Reason : : : An opioid naive adult with normal renal function Morphine The reference drug, with the greatest…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…needed around the clock. A continuous infusion or repeated doses, according to the local protocol Renal failure The insulin requirement falls . Reduce the dose and…

Abscess incision and drainage

…whole length of the abscess or at least half its diameter. Too small an incision is the commonest technical error. 4. Cut straight into the…

Nail procedures — paronychia, ingrown toenail and subungual haematoma

…nail spicules are left behind — which is the commonest cause of recurrence. Indications Condition Procedure : : Acute paronychia with fluctuance or visible pus Incision and drainage…

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

…What usually ruins the examination is not the technique but the handling of the specimen — an aspirate that clots before the smears are made is…

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