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Deceased donor organ donation

…longer have a right of veto based on their own view . Their role is to convey what the deceased person themselves thought. This does not…

Opioids in acute pain: quick reference for dosing and conversion

…abdominal pain of unclear cause do not delay the diagnosis and should be given, but document the examination findings before the dose. A plan for…

Cardiovascular Risk in Inflammatory and Autoimmune Disease

…and APS. Some patient groups have a two to three fold greater prevalence of asymptomatic atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) than the general population. The evidence…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…prevent recurrence of cerebrovascular diseases, such as: Transient ischemic attacks (TIA). Stroke Contraindications Cross reactivity: Do not administer to patients with a history of asthma…

🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

…A maintenance dose of 10 mg is not recommended due to higher exposure to the active metabolite and increased bleeding risk compared to patients weighing…

Short Synacthen test

…get through the day of the test can therefore be given dexamethasone. That is the practical key: the patient does not have to be left…

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…and a systemic steroid given early [2,3]. Grading Grade the severity by the most serious finding. A patient does not have to meet every…

Secondary Hypertension: When and How to Investigate

…of a secondary cause The medical and medication histories should specifically assess drugs or substances that may increase blood pressure. The source material does not…

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring: Prognostic Use in Practice

…A major limitation is that CAC does not measure total plaque burden or stenosis severity directly. A patient may have little or no calcium despite…

Blood transfusion and massive haemorrhage

…patient who declines blood transfusion. The decision must be documented and alternatives (iron, tranexamic acid, cell salvage, haemorrhage control) planned in advance. A history of…

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