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Arterial line

…trauma over the insertion site. Insufficient collateral circulation to the hand. Vascular disease in the limb: marked peripheral arterial disease, Raynaud's phenomenon, thromboangiitis obliterans…

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…

🟠 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…

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: quick reference

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

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…closer monitoring — the patient cannot feel pressure injury Peripheral neuropathy of other cause As above Severe pain Titrate the pressure up gradually Rheumatoid arthritis with…

🟠 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…

Oxygen therapy

…which the highest possible oxygen concentration is given irrespective of the saturation Carbon monoxide poisoning. The pulse oximeter does not distinguish carboxyhaemoglobin from oxyhaemoglobin and…

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…

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…

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