…due to hypocalcemia Common ECG changes Lengthened QT interval (torsade de pointes is uncommon) Shortened QRS duration (has no clinical significance) Rare ECG changes AV…

…arise from various causes, including acute pancreatitis, alkalosis due to hyperventilation, rhabdomyolysis (particularly the initial phase), sepsis, malignancies with osteoblastic metastases, diminished calcium absorption and…

…is characterised by myocyte necrosis and troponin elevation due to mechanisms other than myocardial ischaemia. Acute myocardial injury may arise from conditions such as sepsis…

…due to hypovolaemia, shock, obstruction or advanced renal injury. Conversely, significant AKI may be non oliguric, particularly after nephrotoxins, sepsis or diuretic treatment [4]. An…

…likely sepsis 0 to 60 min Noradrenaline if the MAP remains below 65 mmHg or the hypotension is marked. Do not wait for a central…

…initiation to optimize outcomes. References DeBehnke DJ, Hilander SJ, Doubles DW, Wickman LL, Swart GL. The hemodynamic and arterial blood gas response to asphyxiation: a…

…previous care provider. 5. Confirm delirium with a structured instrument , for example the 4AT or the CAM according to local protocol. 6. Look for several…

…directed medially and slightly caudally, parallel to the posterior surface of the patella. The shoulder The patient sits with the arm hanging relaxed and slightly…

…or where sepsis is highly likely, antibiotics must be given immediately [3]. This quick reference applies chiefly to adults with neutropenia related to cancer treatment…

…air and speeds resorption. Other conditions in which high flow oxygen is given irrespective of the saturation according to international guidelines are decompression sickness and…

…flow to vital organs such as the brain and kidneys. Maintaining MAP within an optimal range is crucial in managing conditions like sepsis, trauma, and…

…without such a change. Myocarditis, sepsis, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, valvular disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure are among the conditions associated with myocardial injury. Relationship to chronic…

…Ischaemic heart disease Atrial arrhythmias Pericardial disease, including constriction Right ventricular dysfunction caused by pulmonary embolism Infiltrative cardiomyopathies, particularly cardiac amyloidosis Sepsis and other hyperdynamic…

…Heart failure Sepsis Myocarditis Chronic kidney disease Cardiomyopathy Stroke or subarachnoid haemorrhage Takotsubo syndrome Pulmonary embolism Recent coronary revascularization Infiltrative disease, such as amyloidosis or…

…s outcome: Neurological injury Myocardial dysfunction Systemic response to reperfusion and ischemia Effects of the underlying cause of cardiac arrest Neurological injuries may cause coma…

…Acute kidney injury changes clearance from day to day. Reassess the dose daily and follow creatinine. Underdosing in sepsis is more dangerous than exceeding the…

…practice no absolute contraindications. With active cooling to hypothermia , caution applies in: Ongoing uncontrolled bleeding or marked coagulopathy. Severe sepsis and septic shock. Already marked…