The coadministration of anticoagulation and thrombolytics Anticoagulation should be started immediately when administering thrombolytic therapy to a patient with a STEMI, we give both together. The same applies to PE
Recognizing hypoxic patients Most critically hypoxic patients exhibit early warning signs of mild hypoxia before deteriorating. Recognizing and addressing these early signs can save lives and prevent the severe complications
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis is crucial in hospitalized patients. Still, the choice of therapy depends heavily on individual patient factors such as renal function, bleeding risk, mobility, and underlying
Introduction Blood can be transfused either as whole blood or as individual blood components. Blood is made of plasma, RBCs, WBCs, and platelets. Plasma makes up about 55% of whole
Types of drug reactions Drug reactions, including antibiotics, are divided into 4 categories: Non-allergic reactions: these are side effects rather than allergic reactions, symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, feeling sick to
Eight EKG patterns we can’t afford to miss! These patterns, in the right clinical context, are suggestive of acute coronary occlusion and require immediate reperfusion therapy without any delay!