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Cardiac arrest during sepsis

…Moreover, for optimal management in the context of sepsis induced cardiac arrest, consider the following recommendations: Administer 100% oxygen at the maximum flow rate . Hypoxia…

Acute kidney injury: quick reference for management

…Treat sepsis, bleeding, shock, hypoxia and any other underlying cause immediately. 9. Request ultrasound of the kidneys and urinary tract when a postrenal cause cannot…

🟠 Mean arterial pressure (MAP) calculator

…MAP within an optimal range is crucial in managing conditions like sepsis, trauma, and shock, where perfusion may be compromised. Hemodynamic determinants of MAP Hemodynamically…

The Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction: Types 1–5

…99th percentile URL; and Clinical evidence of acute myocardial ischaemia , demonstrated by at least one of the following: Symptoms of myocardial ischaemia. New ischaemic ECG…

Care after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

…seizures and temperature management. The ICU is the preferred level of care for the absolute majority. The CCU may be suitable for stable (hemodynamically and…

Type 2 Myocardial Infarction: Mechanisms and Management

…manifestations of myocardial ischaemia following an acute gastrointestinal bleed or a sustained tachyarrhythmia. Symptoms of acute myocardial ischaemia are required for a formal diagnosis of…

Sepsis and septic shock: quick reference for the first hour

…clinical perfusion Sepsis alerts and standardised care processes can shorten the time to cultures, antibiotics, fluid and lactate measurement. A meta analysis of emergency department…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…signs and level of consciousness immediately. 2. Check oxygen saturation and capillary glucose. 3. Exclude immediately treatable threats without delay: hypoxia, hypoglycaemia, circulatory failure, sepsis…

Joint aspiration

…important indication and an emergency procedure . An unclear arthritis, as part of the diagnostic work up. Haemarthrosis after trauma. A symptomatic effusion causing pain or…

Neutropenic fever: quick reference for emergency management

…managed as neutropenic sepsis even if the temperature criterion is not met. The first hour Step Action : : 1 ABCDE, full vital signs, level of consciousness…

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