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Central venous catheter

…become the patient's next focus of infection. Indications Infusion of vesicant solutions: vasopressors, concentrated potassium, cytotoxic drugs, parenteral nutrition. The need for several simultaneous…

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

…sedation, supportive treatment and treatment of the precipitating illness the prognosis is considerably better [3,5]. Pathophysiology Alcohol enhances inhibitory signalling via gamma aminobutyric acid…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…Tapering : : : < 3 weeks, at any dose Low Can be stopped straight away 3 weeks, prednisolone < 5 mg/day Low to moderate Can usually…

Opioids in acute pain: quick reference for dosing and conversion

…5–10 mg as needed The first choice among the common opioids in renal failure Ketobemidone IV 2.5–5 mg Oral bioavailability about 35…

Status epilepticus: quick reference for emergency treatment

…Lathundar Definition and aims of treatment Convulsive status epilepticus in adults is present with: an ongoing generalised tonic clonic seizure lasting at least 5 minutes…

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