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Interpretation of ECG after ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation)

…TOMAHAWK trials studied patients with ROSC who did not display ST segment elevations and randomized them to urgent angiography. These trials did not show any…

A new ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death

…death, and among those who did, only a minority had a reduced value — the majority of sudden cardiac deaths occur in patients with preserved LVEF…

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…the silent one. A patient who has become calm, quiet in the chest and stopped struggling may be about to stop breathing. Diminishing wheeze means…

Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

…with bipolar electrocautery performed away from the device and with monopolar electrocautery below the umbilicus. Nevertheless, perioperative planning should be individualized according to the patient…

Gynaecological examination and cervical smear

…refrain from investigating postmenopausal bleeding or a visible cervical lesion. Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications, but refrain or adapt in: The patient does not…

Care after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

…conducted in specialized centers. Patients who are not in specialized cardiac arrest centers should, if feasible, be transferred to such centers. Post cardiac arrest syndrome…

Resistant Hypertension: Evaluation and Treatment

…a distinct disease. It identifies patients whose blood pressure remains uncontrolled despite intensive antihypertensive treatment and who therefore require assessment for pseudo resistance, secondary hypertension…

Antibiotic dosing in renal impairment: quick reference

…in mL/min , not eGFR relative to 1.73 m². Recalculate in patients who are markedly larger or smaller than average. Higher doses may be…

🟠 HAS-BLED Score Calculator

…BLED score should not be used as a reason to withhold anticoagulation therapy. Instead, it serves as a tool to identify patients who may require…

Atrial Fibrillation in the Critically Ill Patient

…or resulted from it. AF has important consequences beyond the arrhythmia itself. It may cause symptoms and impaired quality of life, contribute to heart failure…

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