Magnesium and Cell Membrane Stability in the Critically Ill Patient

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Cardiovascular Neuromuscular Electrolyte disturbance Other ECG changes Muscle weakness and fatigue Hypokalaemia Nausea and vomiting Cardiac arrhythmias Hyperreflexia Hypocalcaemia Migraine Heightened digitalis toxicity Tremors  Anorexia  Positive Chvostek’s and Trousseau’s signs   …

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Simulation Training in the Intensive Care Unit

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  Appearance Interaction with the learner Educational context Part-task trainer Realistic, but of a single body part Feels realistic, but limited or no response Repetitive practice of isolated skill Fully…

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Venous Thromboembolism Prevention and the Role of Non-Coumarin Oral Anticoagulants in the Intensive Care Units

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  LMWH NOAC VKA Advantages Rapid onset and offset Oral agent Oral agent Extensive clinical experience Rapid onset and offset Extensive clinical experience Reliable laboratory measure of anticoagulant activity (i.e….

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