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Central venous catheter

…catheter). Measurement of central venous pressure and central venous oxygen saturation. Repeated blood sampling during intensive care. Exhausted peripheral venous access during prolonged intravenous therapy…

🟠 Mean arterial pressure (MAP) calculator

…= (CO × SVR) + Central Venous Pressure (CVP) This equation illustrates that MAP is determined by the volume of blood the heart pumps and the resistance…

Inotropes and vasopressors: doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…electrocardiographic and haemodynamic monitoring with ECG, a central venous catheter and an arterial line is necessary to achieve an optimal result. Overview of vasopressors and…

Noradrenaline, Dobutamine and Levosimendan: Practical Infusion Use

…is warranted. Diagnostics Hemodynamic and functional monitoring is central to the safe administration of these agents. Continuous blood pressure and rhythm monitoring are mandatory, particularly…

Vasovagal Syncope: Diagnosis, Tilt Testing and Treatment

…40 years with recurrent syncope of unknown etiology. This test should be performed under continuous ECG and blood pressure monitoring and must be avoided in…

Right Ventricular Infarction: Recognition and Haemodynamic Management

…Physical examination The examination should specifically assess: Jugular venous pressure and the presence of jugular venous distension The inspiratory response of the jugular venous pressure…

Arterial line

…confused with a venous access. Indications Continuous blood pressure monitoring in haemodynamic instability or during ongoing vasoactive treatment. Conditions in which blood pressure must be…

Sepsis and septic shock: quick reference for the first hour

…MAP remains below 65 mmHg or the hypotension is marked. Do not wait for a central venous catheter Continuously Reassess the mental state, capillary refill…

Transcutaneous and transvenous pacing

…where the pads would go. Transvenous pacing: the relative contraindications are the same as for a central venous catheter — coagulopathy, infection at the puncture site…

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…

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