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Capnography (end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, ETCO2) during cardiac arrest

…end tidal carbon dioxide level. Continuous ETCO 2 monitoring is possible by means of intubation and ventilation devices equipped with sensors. A normal capnogram is…

ACE Inhibitor Cough and Angioedema: Practical Management

…kinins. The mechanism of ACE inhibitor associated cough is thought to involve the sensitization of sensory nerve endings due to the accumulation of bradykinin. ACE…

Acute Limb Ischaemia: Recognition and Urgent Management

…venous Doppler signals Evidence of systemic disease or a potential embolic source Neurological assessment is central to triage. Sensory loss extending beyond the toes and…

Cardiac thromboembolism: cardiac sources of embolism

…classical lacunar syndromes, namely: (1) pure motor stroke/hemiparesis (2) ataxic hemiparesis (3) dysarthria (4) pure sensory stroke (5) mixed sensorimotor stroke. Cardioembolic stroke Thromboembolism…

Hypoglycaemia: quick reference for emergency management

…aphasia and radiological changes resembling ischaemic stroke. Glucose measurement is therefore always part of the initial stroke assessment [1]. Treat immediately when there are symptoms…

Targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest

…and equipment Continuous core temperature measurement. An oesophageal probe or a urinary catheter with a temperature sensor are the first choice; rectal or intravascular measurement…

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