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Sotalol: Initiation, QT Monitoring and Renal Dosing

…Evaluation and Physical Examination The source material does not cover the baseline physical examination of patients prior to sotalol initiation. Diagnostics Electrocardiography (ECG) Electrocardiographic monitoring…

Amiodarone: Loading, Maintenance Dosing and Monitoring Schedule

…route of administration. Intravenous (IV) amiodarone generally acts within 1 to 2 hours. Oral onset is delayed, typically requiring 2 to 3 days, and often…

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and Holter ECG

…The set up and the instructions decide whether the investigation will be usable. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) Indications Confirmation of newly detected hypertension — recommended…

ACE Inhibitors: Initiation, Titration and Creatinine Monitoring

…to 30% is considered acceptable. In the setting of acute heart failure, N terminal pro B type natriuretic peptide (NT proBNP) values, potassium concentrations, and…

Acute stroke and thrombolysis: quick reference

…for the monitoring and management of intracranial haemorrhage and angioedema. First of all Measure Comment : : Plasma glucose Hypoglycaemia can mimic stroke. Measure immediately and correct…

Inotropes and vasopressors: doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…electrocardiographic and haemodynamic monitoring with ECG, a central venous catheter and an arterial line is necessary to achieve an optimal result. Overview of vasopressors and…

🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

…electrocardiographic and hemodynamic monitoring with ECG, central vein catheter and intra arterial catheter (A line) is warranted. Overview of vasopressors and inotropes Inotropes and vasopressors…

What is the difference between cardioversion and defibrillation for arrhythmias?

…etomidate), routine blood pressure and oximetry monitoring, availability of atropine, isoproterenol, or transcutaneous pacing for post shock bradycardia, and use of biphasic defibrillators , which are…

Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…electrocardiographic and hemodynamic monitoring with ECG, central vein catheter and intra arterial catheter (A line) is warranted. Overview of vasopressors and inotropes Inotropes and vasopressors…

Sepsis and septic shock: quick reference for the first hour

…0 to 30 min Clinical assessment of the focus; check previous culture results, antibiotics, allergies, renal function, health care exposure and the risk of resistant…

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