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Abscess incision and drainage

…in the groin or on the neck Bleeding, vascular injury, pseudoaneurysm Surgeon, ultrasound first Other situations that argue for the operating theatre rather than the…

Common laboratory tests

…which means that one healthy value in twenty falls outside them . Order twelve tests in a healthy person and the probability is around 46 % that…

Deceased donor organ donation

…the deceased person's own wishes are properly established. Two things determine the outcome — that the confirmation of death is carried out in a formally…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…high value As required, in addition to the mealtime dose Never stop basal insulin in a person with type 1 diabetes , not even before fasting…

Laryngeal mask and difficult airway

…inflate and are chosen on weight alone. When in doubt between two sizes in an adult: choose the larger , since a mask that is too…

Massive haemorrhage and transfusion: quick reference

Akutsjukvård Kirurgi & trauma Lathundar Immediate management In massive haemorrhage it is rapid control of the bleeding that determines the outcome. Transfusion restores circulating volume, oxygen…

🟠 Reference values for adult ECG

…amplitudes in lead II and V1. If P wave not clearly visible: look for retrograde (inverted) P waves, which can be located anywhere between the…

Physical Activity Prescription for Cardiovascular Prevention

…even in individuals who achieve recommended exercise volumes; therefore, prevention strategies should address both increasing activity and reducing time spent sitting. The relationship between activity…

Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

…of cervical spine injury, in which scenario head tilt chin lift should only be used if other methods fail to open the airway. Figure 1…

Basic Life Support (BLS) in cardiac arrest

…resuscitation is to keep the person alive until resources and skills to provide ACLS arrive. However, rapid administration of BLS in the event of sudden…

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