Month January 2019
CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Open Disclosure

Open Disclosure is the process of communicating with a patient and/or their support person(s) about a patient-related incident or harm caused during the process of healthcare

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Activated Protein C

Activated Protein C: endogenous human protein; recombinant glycoprotein with anti-thrombotic, profibrinolytic and anti-inflammatory properties.

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Cessation of CPR

The decision to stop CPR should be tailored according to the specifics of the individual case and is based on clinical judgement. The decision is best made by the Team Leader in consultation with other team members

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Passive Leg Raise

Passive Leg Raise (PLR) transiently increases venous return in patients who are preload responsive, as such it is a diagnostic test not a treatment. It is a predictor of Fluid responsiveness