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Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…increased work of breathing, exhaustion and, in the most severe cases, hypotension, pneumothorax and respiratory arrest [1]. The first few minutes 1. Sit the patient…

Reduction of dislocations

…clinically or radiologically confirmed dislocation of the shoulder, elbow, finger, patella, jaw or hip prosthesis. A dislocation with neurovascular compromise or skin tenting — reduce promptly…

Statin Intolerance and Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms

…body mass index Asian ancestry Previous muscle disease or a personal or family history of muscle disorders Acute infection Renal or hepatic impairment Hypothyroidism Vitamin…

Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: Diagnosis, Cascade Screening and Treatment

…showing severe hypercholesterolaemia. A personal history of premature CAD, cerebral vascular disease or peripheral vascular disease. A family history of premature myocardial infarction, vascular disease…

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring: Prognostic Use in Practice

…population screening test. It may also be considered in selected lower risk individuals with a family history of premature coronary artery disease. CAC findings incidentally…

Neutropenic fever: quick reference for emergency management

…but avoid sampling that delays antibiotics 6 Take a targeted history and examine the patient, with particular attention to the mouth, throat, skin, perianal region…

Deceased donor organ donation

…donation. The person's wishes are established in this order: 1. The donation register held by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, checked…

Epistaxis — compression, cautery and anterior nasal packing

…a good effect in anterior bleeding. Raise the chair so that the patient's nose is at your eye level. The patient sits upright and…

Principles and Preparations for Echocardiographic Examinations

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

🟠 SYNTAX Score

…could enhance the score's predictive accuracy. The SYNTAX Score remains a cornerstone in the management of complex CAD, providing a structured approach to revascularization…

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