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Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

…months and an ICD within the preceding 6 months. Remote monitoring may be used for these assessments. More immediate interrogation and reprogramming are warranted in…

Laryngeal mask and difficult airway

…kills because the tube would not pass, but because the team keeps trying to intubate instead of changing the plan. The aim is always oxygenation…

Massive haemorrhage and transfusion: quick reference

…products are to be delivered. 2. Designate a team leader and one person responsible for recording the transfusions, the sampling, the incoming products and contact…

🟠 SYNTAX Score

…and potential future refinements underscore its enduring relevance in cardiology. By combining anatomical and clinical data, it continues to support heart teams in delivering persona

🟠 SYNTAX Score II

…designed to improve the prediction of long term outcomes after revascularization. It incorporates both anatomical (from the original SYNTAX Score) and clinical variables (e.g.…

Arrhythmias before and during cardiac arrest

…In out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) the initial rhythm is recorded by the EMS (emergency medical service) team upon their arrival at the scene…

The chain of survival in sudden cardiac arrest

…medical system (EMS), as well as the hospital cardiac arrest team (CAT) and intensive care units and other units caring for resuscitated patients. Figure 1…

Deceased donor organ donation

…is not compatible with a DCD process. The assessment of medical suitability is made by the transplant team. Never rule out a possible donor on…

Endotracheal intubation

…3 Term newborn 3.0–3.5 6 + weight in kg Always have one size smaller to hand. The cuff is inflated to 20–30…

Complete Versus Culprit-Only Revascularization in Acute Coronary Syndrome

…with MVD. Patients with ACS and shock should be transferred promptly to a tertiary centre with appropriate expertise and a dedicated multidisciplinary Shock Team. Evaluation…

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