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Poisoning: quick reference for antidotes and initial management

…increase the entry of salicylate into the central nervous system. Discuss the case early with the poison control centre and with anaesthesia or intensive care…

Urinary alkalinisation

…at the same time reduces the passage of salicylate into the central nervous system. Contact your national or regional poison control centre for advice on…

Amiodarone: Loading, Maintenance Dosing and Monitoring Schedule

…patients with left ventricular dysfunction, though those with depressed ejection fraction should receive it with great caution due to the risk of hypotension. Peripheral IV

Central venous catheter

…itself an indication for emergency insertion in an unstable situation: intraosseous access or a large bore peripheral cannula bridges the gap until conditions are controlled…

Noradrenaline, Dobutamine and Levosimendan: Practical Infusion Use

…a distinct class of inodilator. It enhances myocardial contractility and induces peripheral vasodilation through cardiac myofilament calcium sensitisation. This process is achieved via calcium dependent…

Smoking Cessation: Pharmacotherapy and Cardiovascular Benefit

…coronary syndrome Reinfarction reduced by approximately 30–40%; death reduced by approximately 35–45% Peripheral artery disease Lower risk of progression to chronic limb threat

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: quick reference

…slow or has stopped. The first steps Step Content : : 1 ABCDE. Assess the level of consciousness, the airway, the work of breathing, the peripheral perfusion…

Arterial line

…of fluid management. Contraindications Infection, burn or trauma over the insertion site. Insufficient collateral circulation to the hand. Vascular disease in the limb: marked peripheral…

Edrophonium test

…indication and contraindications, attach ECG monitoring and insert a venous cannula. 2. Document the baseline status of the chosen finding — measurement, photograph or video. 3…

Hypoglycaemia: quick reference for emergency management

…can swallow safely. 4. Give intravenous glucose if the patient has a reduced level of consciousness, is having seizures or cannot swallow. 5. If there…

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