…bag mask ventilation or failed intubation — and already at the planning stage when the MACOCHA score or the LEMON assessment indicates that difficulties are likely…

…coronary circulation and may involve multiple vessels. Pregnancy associated SCAD can occur at any stage of pregnancy or after delivery, although more than 70% of…

…focus (located distal to the block). Third degree AV block is a very serious condition because escape rhythms may (1) not occur, (2) occur transiently…

…are routinely missed. The third thing to know by heart is that an arterial line must never be confused with a venous access. Indications Continuous…

…inferior left ventricular infarction. At least minor right ventricular necrosis is found in approximately one third of patients with inferior infarction. Extensive involvement is less…

…and peripheral embolization. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Western countries, and ultrasound studies are now performed in the majority of patients…

…degree, second degree, and third degree AV blocks. Readers already familiar with the basics of AV blocks can proceed directly to the subsequent chapters, which…

…sinus arrest, sick sinus syndrome, second degree or third degree AV block. An escape rhythm may be present in any bradycardia. Bradycardia may be present…

…myocardial ischaemia or syncope — that has not responded to atropine: Complete heart block (third degree AV block) and second degree AV block Mobitz type 2…

…Severe heart failure. Doses 100 mg/day during the third trimester of pregnancy. Dosage Acute myocardial infarction: Initial loading dose: 300–500 mg as soon…