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Short Synacthen test

…These thresholds are also assay dependent. Follow up of known HPA suppression to determine whether replacement can be stopped. The test is not the first…

🟠 Clonidine

…transdermal Dose Injection IV: • 150 μg in 1 ml vial. Dilute with 10 ml of normal saline and give by slow injection over 5…

Urinary alkalinisation

…to be able to rise. 4. Insert a urinary catheter and start hourly urine output measurement. 5. Give a bolus of sodium bicarbonate 1–2…

Acute kidney injury: quick reference for management

…Stage Creatinine Urine output : : : 1 1.5 to 1.9 times baseline, or a rise of at least 26.5 µmol/L Below 0.5…

Cardiac arrest in hyperthermia and malignant hyperthermia

…with lower temperatures. Electrolyte replacement. Large infusions of fluids are typically needed. Table 1. Grading of hyperthermia. Body temperature should decrease at a rate of…

Intensive care parameters

…Protein 1.2–2.0 g/kg/day Enteral nutrition Started within 48 h where possible Thromboprophylaxis Low molecular weight heparin unless contraindicated Head of…

Chronic Kidney Disease as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

…dysfunction High likelihood of progression to end stage renal disease; preparation for renal replacement therapy is required 5 <15 mL/min/1.73 m² Kidney…

Colchicine and Anti-inflammatory Therapy in Coronary Disease

…contributes to atherothrombosis through activation of innate immune pathways, cytokine signalling and recruitment of inflammatory cells to vascular lesions. The interleukin 1β pathway, with…

Adenosine for tachyarrhythmias (AVNRT, AVRT, NCT)

…Central venous administration of adenosine is suitable in the intensive care unit or coronary care unit. Adenosine injection must be administered quickly (1 2 seconds)…

Levosimendan (Simdax, Simendan) in acute heart failure

…and initiation of renal replacement therapy. The study found no significant differences between the two treatment groups with respect to either the primary or secondary…

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