CICM SAQ 2010.1 Q25
Critically evaluate the use of albumin-containing solutions in critically ill patients.
Critically evaluate the use of albumin-containing solutions in critically ill patients.
List the factors predisposing to medication error in ICU. How can these be minimised?
This blood gas report was taken from a lady hospitalised for recurrent urinary tract infections. She was transferred to the ICU because of nosocomial pneumonia.
Answer the following questions about transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS):
A 56-year-old woman with a spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage, presenting with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 12, requires transfer to a neurosurgical centre from a regional hospital.
Insights and summary of Issue 2 (Vol. 25) of Emergency Medicine Australasia published from Andrew Gosbell & Tony Brown
Viennese physician Stefan Jellinek (1878-1968) produced the book Elektroschutz in 132 Bildern (Electrical Protection in 132 Pictures) in 1931 the definitive collection of early 20th century German methods of accidental electrocution.
Unless you're planning to audition for your local production of "The Wizard of Oz" don't use Coldargan (0·85 mg silver protein, 0·68 mg ephedrine levulinate, 0·24 mg sodium levulinate, and 0·075 mg calcium levulinate per drop) topical vascoconstrictor for your runny nose!
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