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Assessment of the pupillary reflex in cardiac arrest

…evaluated. The findings were as follows: The absence of a pupillary reflex demonstrated a sensitivity of 72.2% for predicting an unfavorable neurological outcome, indicating…

🟠 Hydralazine

…is rapid and may cause reflex sympathetic stimulation, including tachycardia. May therefore induce or worsen angina pectoris. The rapid reduction of afterload is desired in…

Nasogastric tube

Procedurer The insertion itself is rarely the difficult part — it is the confirmation of the position that determines whether the tube is safe. A misplaced…

Gynaecological examination and cervical smear

…Checking an intrauterine device or a pessary. Assessment of prolapse. Sampling for a suspected sexually transmitted infection — although chlamydia and gonorrhoea can be tested on…

🟠 Clevidipine

…patients with acute heart failure. • Clevidipine can cause reflex tachycardia. • Contraindicated in severe aortic stenosis due to risk of hypotension. Clevidipine doses and administration in…

🟠 Nitroglycerin

…to onset of action: 2 to 5 minutes Duration of action: 5 to 10 minutes. Adverse effects Headache (cerebral vasodilation). Tachycardia (due to reflex sympathetic…

Adenosine: Administration Technique, Dose Escalation and Precautions

…within seconds by a reflex increase in the sinus rate. In the AV node, adenosine produces a transient, rate dependent prolongation of the A H…

Vasovagal Syncope: Diagnosis, Tilt Testing and Treatment

…This evaluation should include a detailed history, thorough questioning of eyewitnesses, and a complete physical and neurologic examination. Blood pressure and heart rate should be…

Inotropes and vasopressors: doses, indications, contraindications and effects

…line is necessary to achieve an optimal result. Overview of vasopressors and inotropes Vasoconstriction Vasodilatation Positive inotropy Phenylephrine Vasopressin Midodrine Noradrenaline Adrenaline, high dose Dopamine…

Otoscopy and ear syringing

…skin of the ear canal → the colour and translucency of the tympanic membrane → the light reflex → the handle and short process of…

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