…mL for local anaesthesia, normal saline to flush all lumens, suture material or a securement device, transparent dressing. Monitoring throughout the procedure: ECG, pulse oximetry…

…Suction and oxygen to hand. The patient sits leaning forward with the arms on a table for diagnostic and therapeutic aspiration; for drain insertion the…

…and calm CAM ICU Negative Screen for delirium every shift BIS (during neuromuscular blockade) 40–60 Targeted light sedation with a daily wake up trial…

…preferably allowing the prone position. Monitoring: pulse oximetry, blood pressure, ECG and capnography during sedation, with oxygen and a bag available. Drugs for procedural sedation…

…culprit thrombus. NSTE ACS generally reflects an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. In many cases, the initiating process is plaque disruption with thrombosis;…

…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…

…review on this topic [1]. References [1] G Heusch. Myocardial Ischemia: Lack of Coronary Blood Flow or Myocardial Oxygen Supply/Demand Imbalance? Circ Res. 2016…

CPR Hypoxia and asphyxiation Hypoxia refers to a reduced partial pressure of oxygen in the blood. Asphyxia is characterized by insufficient ventilation, leading to hypoxia…

…and circulation. 2. Give controlled oxygen with a target of 88 to 92 percent until the risk of hypercapnia has been assessed. 3. Take an…

…severe acute or chronic heart failure. Consider urgent angiography in patients with unknown etiology for acute severe heart failure. A recent echocardiographic examination should be…