Chest X-rays PA view (standard view) AP view, (preferably erect / sitting instead of lying) (lateral) Reference / Further reading 1. https://radiopaedia.org/articles/sternum-lateral-view-1 Related Posts Chest X-rays [open]
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Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN)
Sublingual GTN Dilution Protocol for IVI GTN Dilution mcg/min to mL/hr
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Alpha-Blockers
Types • Specific VS (e.g. phentolamine, phenoxybenzamine) Mechanism of Action • Reduces peripheral resistance → lowers BP• Doses Related Posts Adrenoceptors [open]
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Pathological Q Wave
Criteria / Features One of the followings:• Present in V1 – V3• >0.04 seconds (1 mm) wide• > 2 mm deep • >25% of depth of QRS complex Significance • Usually indicates current / previous MI Reference / Further Reading
Ace Inhibitors (ACEIs) Benefits • Can lower cardiovascular risk• Can prevent coronary artery disease in patients with HTN• Can reduce mortality & morbidity in patients with congestive heart failure • No adverse effect on lipid & glucose metabolism Adverse effects • Dry cough • Angioedema (rare) • Doses Precautions • Check baseline before starting • […]
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Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)
Mechanism of action Dihydropyridine• Vasodilatation → decreased peripheral resistance Non-dihydropyridine• Negative inotropic effect Classification • vs Calcium channel blockers in hypertension Related Posts
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Abbreviations in Medication
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Triage Primary triage • Asking presenting complaint • Any evident / potential life-threatening condition / limb or organ injuries • Any high risk medical profile? =====📑If patients fulfill the above criteria, patient will be assigned to higher acuity zones e.g. yellow / red zone (bypassing secondary triage) Secondary triage • Objective assessment: vital signs, brief […]
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ACLS
Components • Tachyarrhythmia• Bradyarrhythmia & heart block• ACS• Cardiac arrest Related Posts • Basic life support• ECG interpretation basics Guidelines Download full guideline from: https://cpr.heart.org/-/media/cpr-files/cpr-guidelines-files/highlights/hghlghts_2020_ecc_guidelines_english.pdf Simulation • Example 1
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Fever & Rashes in Paediatrics
Triaging in ED Primary triage • ? • The child is in / shock / life-threatening condition?• or non-infectious condition? =====💡 One the most important things at triage level is to determine whether the child is stable Differential Diagnoses Some common causes: Infectious:• Hand, foot and mouth disease • Measles• Herpes simplex virus infection • […]