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Epidemiological aspects of cardiac arrest

…CI 20.7–23.4%) Likelihood of 30 day survival was 10.7% (95% CI 9.1–13.3%) Likelihood of survival to hospital discharge…

Common laboratory tests

…Comment : : : Fasting plasma glucose 4.0–6.0 mmol/L ≥ 7.0 on two occasions establishes a diagnosis of diabetes HbA1c < 42 mmol/mol…

Premature ventricular contractions (premature ventricular complex, premature ventricular beats)

…the impulse is discharged in the ventricles it will spread partly or entirely outside of the conduction system and thus produce a wide QRS complex…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…nausea and delayed gastric emptying. Bear this in mind before sedation and endoscopy DPP 4 inhibitor A low risk of hypoglycaemia; it can usually be…

Ventricular fibrillation, pulseless electrical activity and sudden cardiac arrest

…an unexpected death due to cardiac causes that occur within 1 hour of symptom onset. The person may or may not have known cardiac disease…

Abscess incision and drainage

…malignancy differential Surgeon or mammography Sole of the foot Deep compartments Orthopaedic surgeon Close to large vessels, in the groin or on the neck Bleeding…

Acute stroke and thrombolysis: quick reference

…version 4 of 27 February 2024. The local stroke protocol and immediate contact with the on call stroke consultant or the thrombectomy centre take precedence…

Deceased donor organ donation

…of age or medical history — contact the transplant coordinator and let the assessment be made there. Consent and the law Swedish law is based on…

Massive haemorrhage and transfusion: quick reference

…or a worsening acidosis. An assessed need for at least 4 units of red cells within 1 hour. An actual requirement of more than 3…

Physical Activity Prescription for Cardiovascular Prevention

…prescribed using the components of: Frequency Intensity Time or duration Type Progression The prescription should be individualized rather than based solely on an age based…

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