Hemodynamic Monitoring Standard monitoring of hemodynamics during anesthesia includes non-invasive blood pressure measurement, pulse, ECG, and oxygen saturation. For unstable patients or major surgery, invasive blood pressure measurement via an arterial catheter and possibly central venous pressure (CVP) via a central venous catheter (CVC) is used. Basic Monitoring Guidelines (ASA…
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Diagnosis List for Registration According to SIR in Intensive Care in Sweden This document contains ICD-10-SE diagnoses for: a) Common diagnoses in general intensive care and thoracic intensive care (ICU and TIVA) b) Common diagnoses in pediatric intensive care (PICU). Some comments regarding these so-called ICU diagnoses: The primary goal…
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CVC - Insertion and Management In Sweden, more than 30,000 central venous catheters (CVC/C-line) are inserted each year. CVC's are placed to secure access to the bloodstream, which can be used over an extended period, usually 3-21 days. CVC's are also used to measure central hemodynamics. Central venous catheterization has…
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Discontinuation of Anticoagulants Before Surgery and Operation Before surgery, it is essential to assess the risks and benefits of discontinuing anticoagulant therapy. The goal is to minimize the risk of thromboembolic events while reducing the risk of perioperative bleeding. The decision to stop anticoagulants depends on the type of anticoagulant,…
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Classification of various anticoagulants Apixaban (Eliquis®) - Reversal There is no specific antidote. The half-life is about 12 hours. Consider treatment with: A) Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC); Coagulation Factor II + IX (Ocplex®) maximum dose up to 50 units/kg IV; should not exceed 5000 units (in single doses). If ingested less than…
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Essential Conversions & Core Formulas Weight & Length Weight:• 1 kg = 2.2 lb• 1 lb = 0.45 kgLength:• 1 inch = 2.54 cm• 1 cm = 0.39 inch• Quick reference: 6 ft ≈ 183 cm, 5 ft ≈ 152 cm Temperature • °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32•…
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Essential Conversions & Core Formulas Weight & Length Weight:• 1 kg = 2.2 lb• 1 lb = 0.45 kgLength:• 1 inch = 2.54 cm• 1 cm = 0.39 inch• Quick reference: 6 ft ≈ 183 cm, 5 ft ≈ 152 cm Temperature • °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32•…
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Body Mass Index Acetylcysteine (acetylcysteine) Indication: Paracetamol poisoning. Acute liver failure. Poisoning with white or death cap mushroom (amatoxin). Mucolytic in inhalation for COPD. In paracetamol poisoning, acetylcysteine works by its metabolite cysteine stimulating the liver's biosynthesis of glutathione. Acetylcysteine is initiated if S-paracetamol exceeds 1000 μmol/l at 4 hours,…
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Drug Names in Different Countries Swedish Words to French Words Below is an effective French medical phrasebook French Words to Swedish Words ASA Classification in French Sedation Scale: "Score de RAMSAY" Before Anesthesia - Common Phrases Anesthesia Record - Anesthésie-Analgésie Cardiovascular Status: Appareil cardio vasculaire Lung Status: Appareil respiratoire Other…
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Nutritionskalkylator Följ länken för att komma till nutritionskalkylatorn. Beräkna rätt läkemedelsdoser Skriv in barnets vikt och få rekommenderade läkemedelsdoser för anestesi Skriv ut resultat
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