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See also ß-blockers Guillain-Barre Syndrome See ß-blockers Hypotensive Therapy for Acute Aortic Dissection Severe Hypertension
Lactate Definitions and Criteria Hypotension and Shock Pleural Fluid Analysis: (1) In All Patients; (2) Additional Tests for Exudative Effusions Sepsis Care Bundle: Quality Standards Urgent Investigation in Suspected Acute Adrenal Insufficiency Urgent Investigation of the HIV-Positive Patient with Respiratory Symptoms Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain/Shock in Pregnancy Investigation of the Critically Ill Patient Sepsis Urgent Investigation in Hypotension Urgent Investigation in Suspected Acute Liver Failure Urgent Investigation of the Patient with Acute Heart Failure or Decompensated Chronic Heart Failure
lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) Acute Jaundice Pleural Fluid Analysis: (1) In All Patients; (2) Additional Tests for Exudative Effusions Ascites: Diagnostic Tests Urgent Investigation of the HIV-Positive Patient with Respiratory Symptoms
See also shock Causes of Hyperphosphataemia Classification of Stroke See shock Causes of Metabolic Acidosis Hypotension and Shock
Lamotrigine
Lanugo-like hair
Laryngeal carcinoma Upper Airway Obstruction Mechanical Causes of Upper Airway Obstruction
laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Mechanical Causes of Upper Airway Obstruction Upper Airway Obstruction Airway Management Medical Treatments in Upper Airway Obstruction
Laryngeal oedema Alert Upper Airway Obstruction Airway Management Focused Assessment in Angioedema Urticaria and Angioedema
Laryngeal stenosis
Laryngitis
Laryngospasm Negative-Pressure Pulmonary Oedema Airway Management
Lassa fever
Latex, anaphylaxis
Laxatives Causes of Hyperphosphataemia Acute Diarrhoea Poisoning
Lead Poisoning Specific Antidotes
Lead malfunction problems, cardiac devices Assessment of Suspected Pacemaker Malfunction Findings and Management on Interrogation of an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) or CRT-D Device after the Patient Reports a Shock Complications of Cardiac Devices Temporary Cardiac Pacing: Indications, Contraindications and Potential Complications (for Technique)
left bundle branch block (LBBB) Testing for Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity When to Admit the Patient with Palpitation
See also LV Acute Heart Failure and Decompensated Chronic Heart Failure Practical Guide to Emergency Ultrasonography Ultrasonography in Acute Medicine Urgent Investigation of the Patient with Acute Heart Failure or Decompensated Chronic Heart Failure Investigation in Status Epilepticus or after a First Seizure Testing for Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity Urgent Investigation in Acute Pulmonary Oedema When to Admit the Patient with Palpitation
Left ventricular wall-motion analysis Practical Guide to Emergency Ultrasonography Ultrasonography in Acute Medicine
Legal issues in acute medicine
Legionella pneumophila Community-Acquired Pneumonia Causes of Fever with Headache, Abnormal Behaviour or Reduced Conscious Level Rhabdomyolysis
Legionnaires' disease Community-Acquired Pneumonia Fever on Return from Abroad
Leishmaniasis
Leptospirosis Causes of Meningitis with a High CSF Lymphocyte Count Fever on Return from Abroad Indicative Incubation Periods for Selected Tropical Infections Causes of Fever with Headache, Abnormal Behaviour or Reduced Conscious Level Differential Diagnosis of Systemic Vasculitis Focused Assessment of the Patient with a Febrile Illness after Travel Abroad Urgent Investigation of the Patient with a Febrile Illness after Travel Abroad
Leucocytosis Acute Coronary Syndromes (1): ST-Segment Elevation Bacterial Meningitis Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy Urgent Investigations in Suspected Community Acquired Pneumonia
Leukaemias
Leukocytosis Normocytic Anaemia (MCV 80 - 100fl) Macrocytosis (MCV >100fl)
Levomepromazine
Levosimendan Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy: Dosages Choice of Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy