This paper presents results from a comparative and qualitative discourse-historical analysis of governmental crisis communication in Austria, Germany, France, Hungary Sweden, during the global COVID-19 pandemic lockdown March 2020 to May (a ‘discourse strand’). By analysing sample important speeches press conferences by government leaders (all performing as ‘face management’), it is possible de...

BACKGROUND Bradycardia in association with anaesthesia may have many potential causes and associated conditions, some rare and/or obscure. A prompt appropriate response is important as some homeostatic mechanisms may be impaired under anaesthesia. OBJECTIVES To examine the role of a previously described core algorithm "COVER ABCD-A SWIFT CHECK", supplemented by a specific sub-algorithm for br...

BACKGROUND Regional anaesthesia is widely used and has been considered to pose few risks once the block is established. However, life threatening problems can occur both during the establishment and maintenance phases of a regional block which require prompt recognition and management. OBJECTIVES To examine the role of a previously described core algorithm "COVER ABCD-A SWIFT CHECK", suppleme...

BACKGROUND Anaesthesia with concurrent sepsis is risky, and involves consideration of possible organ dysfunctions-respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and haematological--as well as ensuring that appropriate antibiotics are given after taking the necessary microbiological specimens. Because prompt attention needs to be paid to so many body systems, the place for a structured approach during anae...