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Transcutaneous and transvenous pacing

…the cable, not through the pads. A pulse oximeter, a blood pressure cuff, and an arterial line for prolonged pacing. Venous access, oxygen, suction, airway…

CPAP and non-invasive ventilation (NIV)

…Monitoring: continuous pulse oximetry, ECG, blood pressure, respiratory rate. A blood gas before starting and after about 1 hour — without a blood gas the treatment…

Central venous catheter

…to flush all lumens, suture material or a securement device, transparent dressing. Monitoring throughout the procedure: ECG, pulse oximetry and blood pressure. Before puncture: check…

What is the difference between cardioversion and defibrillation for arrhythmias?

…propofol, or etomidate), routine blood pressure and oximetry monitoring, availability of atropine, isoproterenol, or transcutaneous pacing for post shock bradycardia, and use of biphasic defibrillators …

Oxygen therapy

…equipment A pulse oximeter, and the ability to take an arterial blood gas. An oxygen source with a flow meter, and equipment for humidification at…

Opioid therapy in severe pain

…the investigation instead. Preparation and equipment Working venous access and an infusion solution. A pulse oximeter, a blood pressure cuff, a clock. The respiratory rate…

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…patient up and minimise physical exertion. 2. Attach continuous pulse oximetry and an ECG. 3. Give oxygen in hypoxaemia. 4. Start an inhaled short acting…

Hypertensive crisis: quick reference for acute blood pressure lowering

…for example in pregnancy, acute glomerular disease or scleroderma renal crisis [1,2]. A hypertensive emergency means a markedly raised blood pressure together with ongoing…

Management of bradycardia (bradyarrhythmia)

…percussion Lung auscultation Pulse oximetry ( 95%) C Circulation Skin color Sweating Capillary refill time (<2 s) Palpate pulse Heart auscultation Blood pressure ECG monitoring D…

Blood gas interpretation: quick reference for acid-base disorders

…a gradient or PaO₂/FiO₂ Arterial blood gas COHb or MetHb Arterial or venous sample with co oximetry Follow up of pH in, for example…

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