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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

…or, more rarely, hypoactivity, hallucinations and marked autonomic hyperactivity Up to 5 to 7 days, sometimes longer Persisting withdrawal, particularly after previous severe episodes, with…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…life : : : : Hydrocortisone (cortisol) 20 mg Marked Short, 8–12 hours Prednisolone 5 mg Moderate Intermediate, 12–36 hours Methylprednisolone 4 mg Low Intermediate Betamethasone 0…

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

…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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