Own the Hamilton
Own the Hamilton: video guide to transitioning from Oxylog to Hamilton T1. Learn manual strategies, ASV, and simulation-based ventilator training.
Category CCC
The LITFL Critical Care Compendium is a comprehensive collection of pages concisely covering the core topics and controversies of critical care.
Metaraminol
Pharmacology of metaraminol, a peripherally administered vasopressor used for its direct & indirect sympathomimetic effects (esp alpha-1 agonism).
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.
Hamilton T1: Paediatric/Neonatal Cards
Hamilton T1 paediatric/neonatal ventilation cards: SIMV+, NIV, nCPAP strategies with weight-based titration and troubleshooting guidance.
Hamilton T1: Adult / Paediatric Cards
Hamilton T1 adult/paediatric ventilation cards: SIMV+, NIV, ASV strategies with settings, titration and troubleshooting for critical care.
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