CPR Poisoning and drug toxicity In adolescents and young adults, intoxication events leading to cardiac arrest are notably prevalent, primarily due to the misuse of…

…bundle branch block in acute anterior infarction, and before drugs or procedures with a known risk of bradycardia. Transvenous pacing is chosen when the need…

…oxygen concentration is given irrespective of the saturation Carbon monoxide poisoning. The pulse oximeter does not distinguish carboxyhaemoglobin from oxyhaemoglobin and shows a falsely normal…

…the neurological outcome in cardiac arrest. High quality compressions with minimal interruptions and early defibrillation are what determine the outcome; drugs are given without pausing…

…or where poisoning, arrhythmia or cardiac involvement is suspected. Transient apnoea, hypoxaemia, a rising lactate, acidosis, hypertension and tachycardia are common during a generalised seizure…

…analytical methods and treatment protocols that are available where you practise. Initial management of all poisonings ABCDE Step Assessment and action : : A Assess the airway…

…of weak acids by keeping them in a charged form in the tubular fluid, where they cannot be reabsorbed. The treatment looks simple — bicarbonate and…

…and choose the more patent one. Ask the patient about a previous nasal fracture or unilateral nasal obstruction. 2. Measure the depth of insertion by…

…distress. Delirium is an acute neuropsychiatric syndrome and a clinical diagnosis, often described as acute brain failure. It is precipitated by somatic illness, drugs, poisoning…

…modern treatment of poisoning. Charcoal also does not bind every poison. With the following substances charcoal is ineffective and management is instead governed by the…