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Acute coronary syndrome: quick reference for loading doses and time targets

…and unstable angina. Management begins in parallel with the diagnostic work up. Obtain an interpretable 12 lead ECG within 10 minutes of first medical contact…

Oxygen therapy

…air and speeds resorption. Other conditions in which high flow oxygen is given irrespective of the saturation according to international guidelines are decompression sickness and…

Neutropenic fever: quick reference for emergency management

…Corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive treatments can blunt the febrile response. A neutropenic patient with a suspected infection and organ dysfunction must therefore be managed as…

Urinary alkalinisation

…Poisoning with other weak acids where the poison control centre recommends it, for example certain phenoxy acid herbicides (2,4 D, MCPA) and methotrexate overdose…

Acute stroke and thrombolysis: quick reference

…The local stroke protocol and immediate contact with the on call stroke consultant or the thrombectomy centre take precedence where there is a discrepancy or…

Anticoagulants: quick reference for dosing, renal adjustment and reversal

…discuss with the on call coagulation service Always in parallel: mechanical control of bleeding, tranexamic acid where it is not contraindicated, and contact with the…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…The condition is associated with falls, aspiration, pressure sores, loss of function, longer length of stay, institutional care, readmission, cognitive decline and increased mortality [3…

Assessment of Pacemaker Malfunction

…malfunction are associated with the electronics in the pulse generator or dislodgement or fracture of the leads. External causes are less common and include electrolyte…

Cryotherapy of skin lesions

…Contact technique with a cryoprobe gives a deeper and more controlled freeze on flat surfaces; spray technique is better on irregular surfaces and in the…

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: quick reference

…secondary prevention 8 Contact the endoscopist and the consultant on call early. In cirrhosis or suspected variceal bleeding, also contact a gastroenterologist with hepatology expertise…

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