Small bowel obstruction DDx
Key radiological features of small bowel obstruction are dilated bowel loops that are central, contain valvulae conniventes, and are pliable (“bent finger”).
Category CCC
The LITFL Critical Care Compendium is a comprehensive collection of pages concisely covering the core topics and controversies of critical care.
Sepsis Definitions and Diagnosis
The original definitions of sepsis and related conditions (SIRS, severe sepsis and septic shock) are now more than 20 years old (Sepsis- 1 originated from the ACCP/SCCM consensus meeting in 1991 and Sepsis 2 from 2001)
Progressive Pneumonia
Nonresolving or Progressive Pneumonia: failure to normalize the clinical features (eg, fever, cough, sputum production), or nonresolving image in chest radiograph
REBOA in resuscitation
REBOA is Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta
Post-Traumatic Seizures
Post-Traumatic Seizures (PTS) occur in ~ 15% of patients with blunt severe TBI; higher risk in children; most occur within 48 hours
Ketamine RSI for head injury
Traditionally ketamine was contra-indicated for use in rapid sequence intubation of the head injured patient. This view has since been debunked. Recent evidence suggests that ketamine may actually be useful in this setting
Base of Skull Fracture
Base of Skull Fracture: fracture involving the floor of the cranial vault
Pacing Modes
Pacing Modes – Advantages and Disadvantages
Groin lump DDx
Groin lumps can be categorised as occurring above or below the inguinal ligament. Differential diagnosis
Hepatosplenomegaly
Hepatosplenomegaly is enlargement of both the spleen and the liver. Differential diagnosis
Hepatomegaly
Hepatomegaly is abnormal enlargement of the liver. See also hepatosplenomegaly. Differential diagnosis
Electromagnetic Interference
electromagnetic interference can affect the function of implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers and ICDs