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Oxygen therapy

…lower part of the target range. Paraquat poisoning — oxygen worsens the lung injury. Discuss with your national or regional poison control centre. An open flame…

Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Risk Stratification and Reperfusion

…principal pathophysiological determinant of early adverse outcome is acute RV failure. In acute PE, obstruction of pulmonary blood flow increases RV pressure load and may…

🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

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

Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects

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

Noradrenaline, Dobutamine and Levosimendan: Practical Infusion Use

…vasoconstriction may occur, accompanied by decreased venous capacitance and an elevation in right atrial pressure. Levosimendan represents a distinct class of inodilator. It enhances myocardial…

Hypertensive crisis: drugs and doses

…care unit or another setting that allows frequent blood pressure measurement and continuous monitoring. An arterial line is often appropriate when very rapid or precise…

Right Ventricular Infarction: Recognition and Haemodynamic Management

…left ventricular performance and systemic circulation. Improvement in left ventricular function also lowers pulmonary arterial and pulmonary capillary wedge pressures, thereby reducing the load faced…

Atrial fibrillation: quick reference for emergency management

…of the following: A systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg caused by the arrhythmia. Ongoing myocardial ischaemia with chest pain and ECG changes. Acute pulmonary…

Pulmonary embolism: quick reference for risk stratification and treatment

…or pulmonary disease, a pulse ≥ 110/min, a systolic blood pressure < 100 mmHg and a saturation < 90 per cent. An sPESI of 0…

Oesophageal ECG

…the electrode. A glass of water with a straw, a vomit bowl, tissues, suction. Monitoring with ECG, blood pressure and saturation throughout the investigation. Explain…

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