ECG Myocardial ischemia and infarction Use of ECG in acute coronary syndromes & chest pain patients An ECG must be performed on all patients seeking medical…

…to chronic neuropathic pain. This syndrome presents with a dry or minimally productive cough and a tickle or sensitivity in the throat, and is made…

…abdominal pain or a rapid deterioration in general condition may be the only signs of infection. Corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive treatments can blunt the febrile…

…adrenaline and initial fluid treatment Adrenaline infusion and advanced resuscitation in a monitored setting The grade can change within minutes. Treat the current physiological threat…

…per day. Patches have no place in acute, unstable pain: the onset takes 12 to 24 hours and the offset just as long. Breakthrough dose…

…pain is a broad clinical syndrome rather than a narrowly defined symptom. It includes pain, pressure, tightness, heaviness, burning, or discomfort in the chest and…

…titration in acute severe pain Practical points during titration: Give the injection slowly over at least a minute; a rapid injection causes nausea and a…

…therapy and Opioid therapy in severe pain. Cardiac arrest Drug Adult Child : : : Adrenaline 1 mg IV/IO every 3–5 min. In asystole and PEA…

…chest pain itself, encompassing symptoms like tightness, pressure, and discomfort in the chest, arms, neck, jaw, upper back, and abdomen, as well as dyspnea and…

…the chest pain pathway. Testing is optional and may be selected according to clinical judgement. Low to moderate probability: greater than 5% to 50% in…