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Intensive care parameters

…raises the intracranial pressure. Circulation Parameter Target Comment : : : MAP ≥ 65 mmHg 80–85 mmHg in chronic hypertension or when there are signs of inadequate perfusion…

Acute stroke and thrombolysis: quick reference

…time of the bolus and the blood pressure before administration. 12. Prepare for the monitoring and management of intracranial haemorrhage and angioedema. First of all…

🟠 HAS-BLED Score Calculator

…Moreover, the HAS BLED score has been found to be predictive of intracranial hemorrhage, which is considered the most devastating complication related to anticoagulation use…

Epidemiological aspects of cardiac arrest

…recorded ECG) is a very strong predictor of survival. This is because cardiac arrest presenting with ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) can…

🟠 Management of STEMI (ST-Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction)

…is 12 h, a primary PCI strategy is indicated in the presence of ongoing ischemic symptoms, haemodynamic instability, or life threatening arrhythmias. I C A…

Sotalol: Initiation, QT Monitoring and Renal Dosing

…with congenital heart disease. Initiation Strategies Because of its ability to significantly prolong the QT interval and cause torsades de pointes or provoke severe bra

Management of bradycardia (bradyarrhythmia)

…Blood pressure ECG monitoring D Disability AVPU: Alert Voice responsive Pain responsive Unresponsive Limb movements Pupillary light reflexes Blood glucose E Exposure Identify signs of…

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and Holter ECG

…got up. Holter ECG and longer rhythm monitoring Indications Palpitations, presyncope or syncope of suspected arrhythmic origin. Assessment of rate control in atrial fibrillation. Suspected…

Reduction of dislocations

…have occurred or been unmasked. Preparation and equipment An examination couch that can be lowered, preferably allowing the prone position. Monitoring: pulse oximetry, blood pressure…

ACE Inhibitors: Initiation, Titration and Creatinine Monitoring

…inhibitor therapy. Biomarkers and Laboratory Findings Monitoring renal function and potassium is a critical component of ACE inhibitor therapy. Blood pressure (including postural changes), renal…

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