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Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…the diagnosis and communicate it at every handover. Recognise it Core criteria Core criterion Meaning : : Acute onset The change has developed over hours to days…

Intensive care parameters

…traumatic brain injury Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) 60–70 mmHg CPP = MAP − ICP RASS −2 to 0 Lightly sedated to awake and calm CAM…

Lumbar puncture

…a rising blood pressure with bradycardia. A known or suspected intracranial space occupying lesion with mass effect and midline shift. Ongoing anticoagulant treatment or marked…

Spirometry

…and current reference values (GLI 2012 is the standard). Patient preparation — given with the appointment letter: Drug or habit Period to be withheld before the…

Warfarin therapy

…the first trimester and close to delivery (embryopathy and fetal bleeding respectively). Marked liver failure with coagulopathy. Severe uncontrolled hypertension. Recent intracranial haemorrhage without a…

🟠 Fenoldopam

…Increased intra ocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. Caution Used cautiously in patients with glaucoma or increased intracranial pressure. Fenoldopam doses and administration in hypertension.

🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

…used in the following situations: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients. Active pathological bleeding , such as gastrointestinal bleeding or intracranial hemorrhage…

🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…Previous intracranial hemorrhage. Severe liver impairment. Concurrent administration of ticagrelor with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin, nefazodone, ritonavir, and atazanavir) can lead to…

Aspirin in Primary Prevention: Current Recommendations

…Nevertheless, the clinical importance of non fatal gastrointestinal and intracranial haemorrhage is substantial, particularly because the absolute cardiovascular benefit is small in many primary prevention…

Sinus node dysfunction (SND) and sick sinus syndrome (SSS)

…Hyperthermia Increased intracranial pressure Irreversible causes of sinus node dysfunction Age related degenerative disease (fibrosis) Myocardial ischemia/infarction Lesions due to heart surgery Myocarditis Collagen…

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