FloTrac
FloTrac™ cardiac output monitor that uses pulse contour analysis
made by Edwards
Month January 2019
Face Masks
Multiple types of face mask are used for personal protection and protection of patient from health care nasopharyngeal secretions
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
ECMO = extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; used as a supportive strategy in patients who have a high risk of death despite conventional therapy
Sickle Cell Crisis
OVERVIEW Sickle cell disease is caused by HbS haemoglobinopathy which produces rigid, distorted and dysfunctional erythrocytes called sickle cells CAUSE Types of sickle cell disease sickle cell anemia (usually homozygous SS genotype) sickle beta thalassemia sickle HbC disease PRECIPITANTS Commonly:…
Polycythaemia
Polycythaemia = elevated Hb concentration from either increased RBC mass or decreased plasma volume
Massive Blood Loss
Massive Blood Loss
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopaenia
Heparin Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopaenia Syndrome (HITTS or HIT)
Discrepancies between NIBP and Arterial Pressure
Discrepancies between NIBP and Arterial Pressure
Blood Product Compatibility
Blood Product Compatibility
Anaemia
Reviewed and revised 11 July 2014 OVERVIEW PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Erythropoiesis RBC lifespan Effects of anaemia Response to anaemia CAUSES Decreased production Increased Destruction Bleeding Haemodilution Laboratory error TYPES OF ANAEMIA MICROCYTIC (MCV <80 fL) NORMOCYTIC (MCV 80-100 fL) Haemolysis MACROCYTIC (>100 fL) This classification…
Haemorrhage Post-Thrombolysis
Haemorrhage is the most important complication of thrombolysis. Intracerebral haemorrhage is especially important with approximately 0.5% risk following STEMI thrombolysis
Elder abuse
Elder abuse refers to any form of maltreatment of an older dependent person. The abuser typically has a close relationship to the elderly person