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Resuscitation in Hypovolaemic Shock, The aim of resuscitation is to correct the hypovolaemia and hypoperfusion of vital organs such as the kidneys before irreversible damage occurs. ...
If the mother collapses in a well-equipped hospital and receives immediate resuscitation, it is no longer the universally fatal condition of the past. The 2011 confidential enquiry report cal...
It occurs in 7% of patients with ST-segment elevation MI and 3% with non ST-segment elevation MI. [ 2 ] It is a medical emergency requiring immediate resuscitation. Aetiology Cardiogen...
Most heal without any consequences. [ 1 ] Prehospital care Full assessment of associated injuries and immediate resuscitation if necessary. Careful neurovascular assessment in ca...
Many patients with chronic respiratory failure can be treated at home, depending on the severity of respiratory failure, underlying cause, comorbidities and social circumstances. Immediate r...
Closure of the duct soon after birth causes acute, severe cardiovascular collapse requiring immediate cardiovascular resuscitation and prostaglandin infusion. Examples of left-sided ...
The baby with severe haemolytic disease requires immediate resuscitation and supportive treatment including temperature stabilisation followed by exchange transfusion.
Initial management and monitoring Immediate resuscitation as required. Put the patient on SaO 2 monitor, continuous ECG monitor and blood pressure/heart rate monitor.
Emergency management Check airway, breathing and circulation. Immediate resuscitation as indicated. Put the patient on an SaO 2 monitor. Give 100% oxygen.
Relocation to the patellar groove is often spontaneous as the leg is straightened. [ 1 ] Assessment and investigations Pre-hospital care of knee injuries Full assessment of associated inj...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the person is unresponsive and not breathing. If you are not medically trained or have not been taught how to to perform CPR with rescue breaths, the ne...
In another study, 70% in the delayed-resuscitation group survived, compared with 62% who received immediate fluid resuscitation. Duration of hospital stay was shorter for su...
Additional considerations to primary survey and resuscitation ECG monitoring : this can guide resuscitation by diagnosing dysrhythmias, ischaemia, cardiac injury, pulseless ele...
However, if the bleeding is severe, full resuscitation and emergency fluid/blood replacement may be required. Other treatments This will depend on the cause.
How is paracetamol overdose treated? Immediate management will require resuscitation and stabilisation. If the patient is unstable - such as having low blood pressure - or there i...
Reduction of submersions and aspiration when in-water resuscitation is performed is essential. In-water resuscitation by laypersons is exhausting, time-consuming and inefficient. [ 8...
First-line treatment in the community General protective measures - eg, ensuring the head is protected, releasing any constricting neck wear, moving away from a dangerous position. Resusc...
Initial management Perform a rapid primary survey to identify immediate life-threatening problems. Resuscitation as required. Further management Laparotomy may...
Hypersensitivity to wasp and bee venoms - asthmatics not excluded as the reaction to sting is potentially life-threatening, whereas hyposensitisation under controlled conditions would include ready ac...
The aim of surgery in an unstable patient is to secure surgical proximal aortic control without disturbing any tamponade effect provided by extra-aortic structures or haematoma. Resuscitation...