Paralytics for Intubation of the Critically Ill. should suxamethonium or rocuronium be used for rapid sequence intubation? is a neuromuscular blocker even necessary for intubation of the critically ill? (facilitated or sedation only intubation)
Base excess is dose of acid or alkali to return in vitro blood to normal pH (7.40) under standard conditions ( at 37C at a PCO2 of 40 mm Hg). Standard base excess is dose of acid or alkali to return the ECF to normal pH (7.40) under standard conditions ( at 37C at a PCO2 of 40 mm Hg)
The management of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is focused on the prevention of secondary injury
nasal intubation may be performed blind or with fiberoptic assistance. Indicated when oral intubation is not feasible
Cardiac Output (CO) = Stroke Volume (SV) x Heart rate (HR) CO = SV x HR changes based on exercise, age and body size. normal adult = 5L/min Stroke Volume (SV) determined by: Preload Afterload Contractility
Cardiac Lesions and Severe Clinical Signs; valvular issues, cardiac anomalies and their murmurs
Biomarkers can potentially be used to detect and monitor a wide range of cardiac conditions in the critical care setting
THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA AND TARGETED TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT Nielsen N, et al. Targeted temperature management at 33°C versus 36°C after cardiac arrest. N Engl J Med. 2013 Dec 5;369(23):2197-206. [PMID 24237006] MCRCT without allocation concealment 36 ICUs in Europe and Australia n…
The use of Beta-blockers in perioperative medicine has been an issue of intense research in Anaesthesia. Patients that are believed to benefit from beta-blockers are those with risk factors for ischaemic heart disease (HT, DM, hypercholesterolaemia, previous MI, angina, controlled heart failure)
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide isolated from the right atrium potent diuretic/natriuretic effect on kidney + vasodilator effects on resistance & capacitance of blood vessels released in response to atrial stretching (ie. fluid overload)
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained dysrhythmia and is characterised by disorganised atrial electrical activity and contraction resulting in an "irregularly irregular" ventricular response ("fibrillation waves")
An approach to arrhythmia, causes, classification and factors contributing to arrhythmogenesis