…endoscopy, an obstetric procedure or angiographic intervention. Summon anaesthesia, the operating specialty, the blood bank and, where needed, coagulation expertise at the same time [1…

…not be handled routinely in primary care or in the emergency department without contacting the appropriate specialty: Location Risk Management : : : Medial triangle of the face…

…coronary syndromes (myocardial infarction), women, elderly and revascularized individuals Clinicians should be familiar with the special challenges posed by some patient populations. The sensitivity, specificity…

…and does not require intravenous access, premedication, or special preparation. The most widely used quantification method is the Agatston score, which incorporates both the area…

…possible image quality, patient safety and ergonomics for the operator, special examination tables are used. These tables are equipped with an opening (cutout), where the…

…does not exclude an infarction in the posterior fossa. Preparation and equipment No special equipment is needed. What is useful in practice: An examination couch…

…positive airway pressure and washes out dead space. It requires special equipment and monitoring The nasal cannula, the simple mask and the reservoir mask deliver…

…a pulse ≥ 110/min, a systolic blood pressure < 100 mmHg and a saturation < 90 per cent. An sPESI of 0 indicates low risk…

…unclear. Kidney function should be monitored according to clinical practice. Special attention should be given to patients ≥ 75 years, those with moderate/severe renal impairment…

…a wide range of serious conditions. The ST segment is of special interest in the setting of acute myocardial ischemia. This is explained by the…

…function is also fundamental to global cardiac function. Diastolic dysfunction results in a special type of heart failure, referred to as heart failure with preserved…