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Isoprenaline and Dopamine Infusions for Bradycardia

…activity (PEA). Evaluation and Physical Examination The source material does not provide specific details regarding the physical examination maneuvers for patients with bradycardia. Diagnostics Electrocardiography…

STEMI: Primary PCI and System-of-Care Time Targets

…communities. Late presentation is clinically important: Within 12 hours of symptom onset: reperfusion therapy is recommended for all patients with a working diagnosis of STEMI…

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

Critical care Myocardial ischemia and infarction Definition and Pathophysiology Cardiogenic shock is a state of inadequate tissue and end organ perfusion caused by cardiac insufficiency…

Atrial Fibrillation in the Critically Ill Patient

…Critical care Definition and pathophysiology Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent supraventricular arrhythmia in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and is also a…

Noradrenaline, Dobutamine and Levosimendan: Practical Infusion Use

…for days after the infusion is discontinued. Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) acts primarily as a vasopressor. While detailed receptor pharmacology is not specified in the source material…

Hypertension: Initial Combination Therapy and Drug Selection

…be initiated concurrently. In patients with a confirmed indication for treatment but blood pressure in the range of 120–139/70–89 mmHg, concomitant indications…

Casting and immobilisation

…Take care in impaired sensation (neuropathy, spinal cord injury) — the patient does not feel the pressure sore. Preparation and equipment Material Comment : : Stockinette Innermost against…

Wound suturing

…A wound that has not been irrigated clean, has not been inspected to its depth, and has not been assessed for tendon and nerve injury…

Secondary Hypertension: When and How to Investigate

…with a greater likelihood of cure. When to investigate General indications Patients with suggestive signs, symptoms, or medical histories should undergo appropriate screening for secondary…

Central venous catheter

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

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