ABG changes in Cardiac Arrest and CPR
The degree of acid-base abnormality during cardiac arrest and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is dependent on a number of variables
Month November 2018
Arterial Blood Gas in Hypothermia
Arterial Blood Gas in Hypothermia. The solubility of oxygen and carbon dioxide is increased at low temperatures.
Big cats and you
Many people own pets. Somewhere around 30% of US households have dogs, and nearly the same amount have cats. There is certainly some overlap. However, these are the normal people. There are also between 5000 and 7000 tigers in captivity,…
Let There be Light
Sleep is a little bit like sepsis. Both start with S and the importance of proper management has been underestimated for years - so lets find a solution
Evidence-Based Medicine
Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) as "the conscientious and judicious used of current best evidence from clinical research in the management of individual patients".
Change Leadership
Change leadership is required for effective introduction of innovations, growth, new technologies and change of culture
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is a core skill that helps link evidence to clinical expertises, the patient's individual circumstances and environmental influences
LITFL Review 353
Welcome to the 353rd LITFL Review! Your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peeks and loudest shout-outs from the web
Bladder Stone: Case 2
Young male presents with severe sharp right flank pain radiating to the testicle. Just prior to the ultrasound his pain had resolved. What does the below image of the right kidney in longitudinal section show?
Bladder Stone: Case 1
This patient is presenting with 1 day of left flank pain that resolved in the emergency department. What does this image show? Does it explain the patient's pain?
International traveling with medications?
It’s something that most don’t think about. Many readers of this blog are lucky enough to not have chronic medical problems, but not all are. Still, most of us regularly interact with an increasing number of patients with chronic conditions. And…
Night Shift, Paying it Forward – Follow Up
The health and wellbeing of shift workers is a subject close to our hearts at LITFL - let the conversation begin