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🟠 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…

Right Ventricular Infarction: Recognition and Haemodynamic Management

…preservation of adequate right ventricular preload while supporting left ventricular performance and systemic circulation. Improvement in left ventricular function also lowers pulmonary arterial and pulmonary…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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