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Warfarin therapy

…but whoever starts the drug is responsible for the first week. Indications A mechanical valve prosthesis — warfarin is mandatory, and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are…

Oxygen therapy

Procedurer Oxygen is a drug and must be prescribed as one: with an indication, a route of administration and a target range for the saturation…

Cardiac arrest in intoxication (poisoning)

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

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…Prescribe basal insulin, mealtime insulin and the correction dose as three separate entries on the drug chart. Glucose targets on the ward Situation Target plasma…

Poisoning: quick reference for antidotes and initial management

…and hepatic function regular medication and drug dependence epilepsy or previous seizures suicidal intent packaging, blister packs, photographs, the prescription list and the findings of…

Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…Previous exacerbations and hospital admissions. Current inhaled treatment and adherence. Opioids, benzodiazepines and other sedating drugs. Thromboembolic risk, for example immobilisation, cancer and previous venous…

Physical Activity Prescription for Cardiovascular Prevention

…Assessment Before Prescription Physical activity should be assessed and prescribed using the components of: Frequency Intensity Time or duration Type Progression The prescription should be…

Indications, Contraindications, and Preparations for Exercise Stress Testing

…etc. Assessment of perioperative risk for noncardiac surgery. Exercise prescription. Determine the degree of disability. Contraindications for exercise stress test Although exercise stress testing is…

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