Critical Care and Acute Heart Failure Guidelines

Triage and Management

• The European Society of Cardiology recommends patients with acute heart failure and systolic BP > 110 mmHg can receive initial vasodilator therapy 10
• The European Society of Cardiology suggests furosemide 40 mg IV for new-onset heart failure or 20-40 mg IV for all AHF patients 10
• ICU criteria for acute heart failure include: respiratory rate > 25, oxygen saturation < 90%, systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg, signs of hypoperfusion 10

Common Urgent Care Conditions

• Upper respiratory infections are a common condition in urgent care, with limited evidence available 8
• Urinary tract infections are another common condition, with guidelines available from various societies 10
• Minor trauma and lacerations, musculoskeletal injuries, skin and soft tissue infections, acute bronchitis, gastroenteritis, and allergic reactions are all common urgent care conditions with limited evidence-based guidelines 3, 5, 7, 8, 10