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Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…ulcer A proton pump inhibitor with concomitant NSAID use or a history of ulcer, not routinely Infection Consider Pneumocystis prophylaxis with high doses over a…

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

…Potent blood pressure lowering effect. Pain relief. Delivery IV, IM, PO, transdermal Dose Injection IV: • 150 μg in 1 ml vial. Dilute with 10…

Cardiac amyloidosis

…10]. Physical examination may reveal a normal or low pulse pressure, an elevated jugular venous pressure with a paradoxical rise on inspiration (Kussmaul sign), and…

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

…circulatory and haemodynamic parameters for pressures, flows and shock profiles. Acid–base and electrolytes in intensive care Neurological monitoring Parameter Target Comment : : : Intracranial pressure (ICP)…

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