…focus of infection. Indications Infusion of vesicant solutions: vasopressors, concentrated potassium, cytotoxic drugs, parenteral nutrition. The need for several simultaneous, incompatible infusions. Haemodialysis, plasmapheresis or…

…major abdominal surgery, according to local practice. Enteral nutrition and drug administration when the patient cannot swallow safely, for example after a stroke. Sampling of…

…after a substantial fall in glomerular filtration. The value is affected by muscle mass, nutrition, drugs and fluid balance. Fluid administration can dilute the creatinine…

…the first instance. Measure the glucose before every meal and at bedtime Enteral or parenteral nutrition Insulin is needed around the clock. A continuous infusion…

…Urine output 0.5 mL/kg/h Lactate Falling A clearance 10 % per 2 h is a reasonable target ScvO₂ 70–80 % A low value…

…recovering from myocardial infarction. It extends beyond exercise training to incorporate individualized physical activity counselling, risk factor modification, nutritional care, education, psychosocial support, vocational guidance…

…adult 1.6–2.0 m². Nutritional screening Unintentional weight loss 5 % over three months or 10 % over six months, a BMI < 20 in…

…tolerated exercise time. Chronic limb threatening ischaemia CLTI occurs when resting perfusion is insufficient to meet the basal nutritional requirements of tissue. Typical symptoms include…