…forward flow through the pulmonary circulation. Consequently, left ventricular filling falls and cardiac output may become markedly depressed. Right sided filling pressures—including central venous…

…level of consciousness and PEF improve at the same time. Acute severe asthma is characterised by bronchospasm, mucosal oedema and mucus plugging. Expiratory flow limitation…

…the manufacturers' standard measurements. Blood and colloids flow more slowly, and every additional length of tubing, every tap and every filter reduces the flow further —…

…flow distal to a stenosis with the pressure that would be available in the absence of that stenosis. The complete physiological formulation considers coronary venous…

…catheter). Measurement of central venous pressure and central venous oxygen saturation. Repeated blood sampling during intensive care. Exhausted peripheral venous access during prolonged intravenous therapy…

…high Lp(a) level may lead to substantial underestimation of cardiovascular risk. Conversely, Lp(a) measurement provides limited additional reclassification beyond currently recommended global risk…

…Ejection fraction is routinely examined at rest, which does not reveal the functional (maximum) capacity of the left ventricle, as this would require measuring the…

…case add toe pressure measurement. Absolute: ABI < 0.5 or toe pressure < 30 mmHg. Decompensated heart failure — compression of both legs acutely increases…

…serum concentration. Alkalinisation increases renal elimination several fold and at the same time reduces the passage of salicylate into the central nervous system. Contact your…

…with a capillary or venous measurement [5]. Treatment The awake patient who can swallow safely Give 15 to 20 g of rapid acting carbohydrate orally…