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Central venous catheter

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

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

…the oral daily dose during the days of illness (the patient's sick day rules) Vomiting or diarrhoea, unable to keep tablets down Parenteral hydrocortisone…

Opioids in acute pain: quick reference for dosing and conversion

…as required every 4 hours. Recalculate the daily dose when more than three breakthrough doses per day are needed. Dose adjustment Situation Adjustment : : eGFR <…

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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