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Central venous catheter

…sure the catheter does not become the patient's next focus of infection. Indications Infusion of vesicant solutions: vasopressors, concentrated potassium, cytotoxic drugs, parenteral nutrition…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

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

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

…use or a history of ulcer, not routinely Infection Consider Pneumocystis prophylaxis with high doses over a long period, according to the local protocol Psychiatric…

Opioids in acute pain: quick reference for dosing and conversion

…daily dose Parenteral daily dose : : : Morphine 30 mg 10 mg Oxycodone 20 mg 10 mg Hydromorphone 4 mg 2 mg Ketobemidone 30 mg 10 mg…

Status epilepticus: quick reference for emergency treatment

…consciousness. Urgent EEG if the patient does not wake or if ongoing electrographic seizure activity is suspected Benzodiazepines are the established first line treatment. Intravenous…

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