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🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

…diastolic pressure and pulse pressure with minimal effect on CO. Minimal chronotropic effect. Increases coronary blood flow. Atrial or ventricular arrhythmias Bradycardia Peripheral (digital) ischemia…

Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…diastolic pressure and pulse pressure with minimal effect on CO. Minimal chronotropic effect. Increases coronary blood flow. Atrial or ventricular arrhythmias Bradycardia Peripheral (digital) ischemia…

Arterial line

…by heart is that an arterial line must never be confused with a venous access. Indications Continuous blood pressure monitoring in haemodynamic instability or during…

🟠 Mean arterial pressure (MAP) calculator

…in arterial compliance and pulse pressure can affect the accuracy of MAP estimations derived from standard formulas. Therefore, while MAP is a valuable indicator of…

Central venous catheter

…or a securement device, transparent dressing. Monitoring throughout the procedure: ECG, pulse oximetry and blood pressure. Before puncture: check the coagulation status, give information and…

Oxygen therapy

…An open flame or smoking in the room: a fire hazard. Preparation and equipment A pulse oximeter, and the ability to take an arterial blood…

Right Ventricular Infarction: Recognition and Haemodynamic Management

…low output, or persistent severe symptoms require close monitoring and consideration of invasive haemodynamic assessment when precise measurements are needed to guide therapy. Diagnostics Electrocardiography…

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: quick reference

…instance. Give small boluses, for example 250 to 500 mL, with immediate reassessment of the blood pressure, pulse, peripheral perfusion, mental state and chest findings…

Transcutaneous and transvenous pacing

…rhythm through the cable, not through the pads. A pulse oximeter, a blood pressure cuff, and an arterial line for prolonged pacing. Venous access, oxygen…

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…Prevention of recurrence after a healed venous ulcer. After deep vein thrombosis with post thrombotic syndrome. Differential diagnosis Feature Venous ulcer Arterial ulcer Diabetic foot…

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