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Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

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

Central venous catheter

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

Alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens: quick reference

…and repeated dose , titrated against clinical effect. 2. Parenteral thiamine early , preferably before or at the same time as carbohydrate administration. 3. Rapid identification of…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…surgery Parenteral hydrocortisone, at a dose according to the local protocol. Usually a bolus followed by repeated doses or an infusion Suspected adrenal crisis Give…

Opioids in acute pain: quick reference for dosing and conversion

…Approximate equianalgesic conversion Opioid Oral daily dose Parenteral daily dose : : : Morphine 30 mg 10 mg Oxycodone 20 mg 10 mg Hydromorphone 4 mg 2 mg…

Status epilepticus: quick reference for emergency treatment

…two intravenous cannulae where possible. Use intraosseous access if intravenous access cannot be obtained quickly and parenteral treatment is needed. Prepare airway equipment and contact…

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