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ACE Inhibitor Cough and Angioedema: Practical Management

…nerve endings and afferent neural pathways in causing chronic refractory cough, akin to chronic neuropathic pain. This syndrome presents with a dry or minimally productive…

Nail procedures — paronychia, ingrown toenail and subungual haematoma

…with suture of any nail bed laceration Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications, but be cautious and consider referral in: Diabetes with neuropathy or peripheral…

Massive haemorrhage and transfusion: quick reference

…cells in 24 hours [5]. A continuing transfusion requirement while definitive control of the bleeding has not yet been achieved. Penetrating torso injury with shock…

Casting and immobilisation

…of the cast and smooth the edges. 7. Secure with an elastic bandage in even turns without tension . 8. Check that the slab ends where…

Wound suturing

…mm often do better with adhesive strips, tissue adhesive or a dressing alone. Contraindications Primary closure must be avoided or considered carefully in: Bite wounds…

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…Palpate the pulses and measure the ankle brachial index with Doppler. 4. Culture only in the presence of clinical signs of infection — all chronic wounds…

Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Management

…in appropriate patients, selection of glucose lowering therapies with demonstrated cardiovascular effects. Diabetes may also contribute to arrhythmogenesis through diabetic neuropathy and adverse metabolic effects…

Chronic Coronary Syndrome: Diagnosis and Initial Evaluation

…Silent or minimally symptomatic disease may occur in patients with diabetes and autonomic neuropathy, as well as in older adults with markedly limited physical activity…

Opioid therapy in severe pain

…marked hypovolaemia, head injury with impaired consciousness, biliary tract disease. There is no contraindication to analgesia in the acute abdomen . The notion that an opioid…

🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…of ticagrelor is discouraged in patients with uric acid nephropathy. Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): In very rare cases, TTP has been reported with ticagrelor treatment…

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