Consider ketamine as it provides analgesia add midazolamIf may increase secretions so considerAtropine 0.5 mg ORGlycopyrrolateUse topical anesthetics tooOxymetazoline or NeosynephrineLidocaine nebule 4
Needle Cricothyroidotomy video 1 minute 12 seconds: https://facs.wistia.com/medias/goesomp1l3 Surgical Cricothyroidotomy 1 minute 33 seconds: https://facs.wistia.com/medias/1we4b4mhye Site of the surgical crico
Source: http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?option=com_content&id=76:all-purpose-nipple-ointment-apno&Itemid=17Rx: Newman's all-purpose nipple ointmentMupirocin ointment 2%: 15 gramsBetamethasone oin
NEXUS National Emergency X-radiography Utilization Study:A patient&rsquos neck can be clinically cleared safely without radiographic imaging if all five low-risk conditions are met:No posterior midline neck pain or tendernessNo f
from the Fatalities Investigations Act: http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/f06-1.htm#5_ 5. A person having knowledge of or reason to believe that a person has died under one of the following circumstances shall immediatel
Should Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications Be Discontinued before Minor Oral Surgery Procedures?Abdullah M. Al-Harkan, BA, DMD, MSc, FRCDC Ghassan A. Al-Ayoub, BS, DMD Short answer is No. See the artic
NLPDP Drug Lookup:http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/prescription/newformulary.asp ThiazolidinedioneRepaglinide GlucoNorm MOA: Nonsulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent which blocks ATP-dependent potassium cha
See also: Estimated blood loss and initial fluid replacement table AdultsApprox. 7% of body weightEx. 70 kg male has a circulating blood volume of ~ 5 L 70 kg * 0.07 = 4.9 LO
Non-pregnantFirst trimesterSecond trimesterThird trimesterHb g/dL12-15.811.6-13.99.7-14.89.5-15.0Hct %35.4-44.431.0-41.030.0-39.028.0-40.0
Age groupNormal urine output per hourInfants and young childrenat least 1.5-2 mL/kgOlder children and adolescentsat least 1 mL/kgAdultsat least 0.5 mL/kg
https://normalxrays.com/ Perfect source of reference X-rays to confirm normal anatomy especially in very young and very old patients. E.g. confirmed appearance of knee growth plates in a 13 year old male with acute knee pain
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Supplemental oxygen Antiplatelet therapyASA 162 mg PO to chew STAT followed by 81 mg PO dailyANDPlavix 300 mg PO STAT followed by 75 mg PO daily600 mg dose if pt to undergo emergent PCI within 24 hours of diagnosi
ClassPatient SymptomsClass I MildNo limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea shortness of breath.
Tx
Incise and drain any septal hematoma, followed by nasal packing
See also: Rapid sequence intubationMay be indicated when laryngoscopy is predicted to be difficult or neuromuscular blockade is contraindicated.Nares should be sprayed with topical vasoconstrictor and anesthetic.Tube size is gene
See also Nausea/vomiting tx in EDHx Acuity of onset Abdominal pain Relation to meals Sick contacts Possible food poisoning&nbs
See also: Nausea/vomiting Ddx First line:Gravol Dimenhydrinate 50 mg IM/IV/PR same dose 16h PRN. Antihistamine. Works in CTZ. Depresses labyrinthine function due to anticholinergic activity.Maxeran Metoclopramide 10
NOT used for Heart failure symptomsInclude Verapamil Beta-blockers
See also: Pediatric Emergency Drug Card, Tube Sizes and Reference Vitals Source: Kentucky Children's Hospital
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See also:Inhaled medications and devices with NLPDP coverage Source: Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Health and Community Services Drugs that are covered:http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/prescription/newform
Schedule of Drugs required to be written on tamper resistant pads:Note: benzodiazepines do not require tamper resistant prescriptions. Info page:http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/prescription/hcp_tamperresistantdrugpad.html
