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Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…Sources Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of primary adrenal insufficiency. The summary of product characteristics for each glucocorticoid preparation. Internetmedicin…

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy / Dysplasia (ARVC, ARVD)

…more malignant in men, the reason for which remains elusive. Gene mutations can be confirmed in roughly 60% of individuals with ARVC. Mutations in the…

Short Synacthen test

…and a history of anaphylaxis — a relative contraindication; the test is then performed with preparedness for anaphylaxis. An untreated Addisonian crisis in progress: treat first…

Urinary alkalinisation

…Potassium replacement is not the management of a side effect; it is part of the treatment itself. Indications Salicylate poisoning with symptoms or a rising…

🟠 Clonidine

…1 ml vial. Dilute with 10 ml of normal saline and give by slow injection over 5 10 minutes. Dilute immediately before use. PO: Alternatives…

Cardiac amyloidosis

…or those undergoing aortic valve replacement [1, 5, 10]. A history of increasing frequency of hospitalizations and visits for heart failure without disease recognition in…

Cardiac arrest in hyperthermia and malignant hyperthermia

…convulsion, tachycardia, hypotension, coma. As above but with lower temperatures. Electrolyte replacement. Large infusions of fluids are typically needed. Table 1. Grading of hyperthermia. Body…

Tricuspid stenosis

…alter disease progression. Diuretics may be used for symptom relief. Surgical repair or valve replacement is considered when medical therapy is insufficient, or when concomitant…

Acute kidney injury: quick reference for management

…or renal replacement therapy started Below 0.3 mL/kg/h for at least 24 hours, or anuria for at least 12 hours Use whichever…

Intensive care parameters

…and calm CAM ICU Negative Screen for delirium every shift BIS (during neuromuscular blockade) 40–60 Targeted light sedation with a daily wake up trial…

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