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Anaphylaxis: quick reference for emergency management

…impaired consciousness or new onset marked weakness rapidly progressive symptoms from several organ systems severe abdominal pain or repeated vomiting after probable allergen exposure sudden…

Edrophonium test

…objectively verifiable fatigable symptoms. Assessment of whether residual weakness in a patient with known myasthenia responds to further cholinesterase inhibition. The test has a sensitivity…

Cardiac arrest in hyperthermia and malignant hyperthermia

…cardiac arrest. The classification of hyperthermia is delineated in Table 1 below. Severity Clinical presentation Treatment Mild hyperthermia Thirst. Weakness. Cold environment. Passive cooling. Cold…

Diagnostic Criteria for Acute Myocardial Infarction: Cardiac troponins, ECG & Symptoms

…ischemic chest pain, or with dyspnea, nausea, unexplained weakness, or a combination of these symptoms. The diagnosis requires elevated levels of cardiac troponins. In addition…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…Commonest early on and at high doses Muscle weakness Steroid myopathy, with proximal weakness Red flags and pitfalls Stopping a corticosteroid abruptly after longer term…

Acute Coronary Syndrome: Definitions and Initial Triage

…both arms. Indigestion or heartburn, particularly when associated with nausea or vomiting. Persistent shortness of breath. Weakness, dizziness, light headedness, or loss of consciousness. No…

Acute Limb Ischaemia: Recognition and Urgent Management

…reflect peripheral nerve ischaemia. Motor dysfunction ranges from weakness to paralysis and is a particularly important marker of threatened limb viability. Paralysis generally indicates severe…

Cardiac Tamponade: Recognition and Pericardiocentesis

…in cardiac output and arterial pressure and may include: Chest discomfort Fatigue Weakness Presyncope or syncope Exercise intolerance Symptoms of shock in advanced cases The…

Primary Aldosteronism: Screening and Management

…cerebrovascular accident at a young age in the patient or family Hypertensive first degree relatives of patients with PA Patients with hypokalaemia may develop weakness…

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and Electrocardiographic Criteria

…or without pain, include sudden loss of consciousness, a confusional state, profound weakness, the appearance of an arrhythmia, evidence of peripheral embolism, or an unexplained…

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