Metaraminol
Pharmacology of metaraminol, a peripherally administered vasopressor used for its direct & indirect sympathomimetic effects (esp alpha-1 agonism).
Category CCC
The LITFL Critical Care Compendium is a comprehensive collection of pages concisely covering the core topics and controversies of critical care.
Unrecognised oesophageal intubation
Unrecognised oesophageal intubation: frequency, causes, prevention, recognition, action to take, & confounders. Derived from PUMA guidelines.
Airway Assistant
Description of the airway assistant role in the ANZ critical care setting, including responsibilities, tips and pitfalls for newcomers to the role.
Suspended animation
Suspended animation is defined as the therapeutic induction of a state of tolerance to temporary complete systemic ischaemia
Semaglutide
Pharmacology of Semaglutide, the Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. Incretin mimetic and Antidiabetic agent
Continuous beta-lactam infusions
Critical evaluation of continuous infusion of beta-lactam antibiotics (rather than intermittent dosing) in critically ill patients.
Airway – Cricothyroidotomy (surgical)
Emergency procedure, instructions and discussion: Surgical Cricothyroidotomy - inability to oxygenate and ventilate with (BVM, LMA, ETT) and age >10years
Airway – Tracheostomy emergencies
Emergency procedure, instructions and discussion: Tracheostomy emergencies for patients in respiratory distress or following accidental decannulation
Airway – Cricothyroidotomy (needle)
Emergency procedure, instructions and discussion: Needle Cricothyroidotomy when unable to oxygenate and ventilate with (BVM, LMA, ETT) and age <10years
Airway – Laryngeal mask
Emergency procedure, instructions and discussion: Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) for airway compromise and deeply reduced level of consciousness or arrest
Airway – Oropharyngeal airway
Emergency procedure, instructions and discussion: Oropharyngeal airway for upper airway obstruction (partial or complete) and reduced level of consciousness
Airway – Nasopharyngeal airway
Emergency procedure, instructions and discussion: Nasopharyngeal airway for upper airway obstruction (partial or complete)