…transfer, heavy sedation, surgery — and cardiac arrest. Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications in the emergency situation. Consider alternatives when: Intubation is not consistent with…

…more heat production — a risk of burns Document the distal neurovascular status before casting : sensation, motor function, pulses and capillary refill. Check the skin, and…

…angiography with the intent to perform PCI. The decision to transfer the patient to the ICU or CCU depends on the system of care and…

…metal, or tissue and fluids in the human body. Sound waves arise when a sound source generates mechanical vibrations in the particles of the medium…

…the more myocardium can be salvaged. Call the PCI service in parallel with drug treatment and transport planning [1,5]. Symptom duration Under 12 hours…

…flow. Ischaemia initially produces pain and sensory disturbance. With progression, motor dysfunction develops, followed by profound anaesthesia, paralysis, muscle rigidity and ultimately major tissue loss…