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Peripheral Artery Disease: Diagnosis, Ankle–Brachial Index and Risk Management

…Tibial and peroneal arteries, involved in approximately 40–50%. Distal disease is particularly common in older people and in patients with diabetes. The haemodynamic consequences…

Urinary catheterisation

…for mobilisation and bladder training. Contraindications Type Condition : : Absolute Suspected urethral injury — blood at the meatus, a perineal or scrotal haematoma, a high riding or…

Epistaxis — compression, cautery and anterior nasal packing

…An unsecured airway or haemodynamic instability — stabilise the patient first. Marked septal deviation towards the bleeding side (relative). Preparation and equipment Personal protective equipment (gloves…

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…consciousness and air entry repeatedly. 9. Measure PEF or FEV1 if the patient can manage it without delaying treatment. 10. Call anaesthetics and intensive care…

Laryngeal mask and difficult airway

…of the correct size plus one size above and one below. Second generation masks with a separate drainage channel (i gel, LMA Supreme, LMA ProSeal…

Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: Diagnosis, Cascade Screening and Treatment

…The clinical phenotype is driven principally by lifelong LDL C elevation and may be discovered through: Routine lipid testing showing severe hypercholesterolaemia. A personal history…

Statin Intolerance and Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms

…or a personal or family history of muscle disorders Acute infection Renal or hepatic impairment Hypothyroidism Vitamin D deficiency Concomitant interacting medications The SLCO1B1 rs4149056…

Principles and Preparations for Echocardiographic Examinations

…Hence, heart rate and blood pressure must also be noted. In summary, the following variables should be included in the survey: personal identification, age, sex…

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