Category CCC

The LITFL Critical Care Compendium is a comprehensive collection of pages concisely covering the core topics and controversies of critical care.

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Nebulizers

A nebulizer (aerosol generator, atomizer, nebulizing humidifier) emits water in the form of an aerosol mist (water vapor plus particulate water); include small or large volume delivery systems

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Nasopharyngeal airway

Reviewed and revised 7 February 2017 OVERVIEW USE DESCRIPTION Parts Sizes METHOD OF INSERTION/ USE COMPLICATIONS OTHER INFORMATION Contraindications: References and Links

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McCoy Laryngoscope Blade

McCoy Laryngoscope Blade: laryngoscope blade with adjustable hinged tip; improved visualisation of the cords in the setting of a difficult intubation

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Magnet

a magnet is a device that creates its own magnetic field; used for the assessment of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators

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FloTrac

FloTrac™ cardiac output monitor that uses pulse contour analysis
made by Edwards

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Face Masks

Multiple types of face mask are used for personal protection and protection of patient from health care nasopharyngeal secretions

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Sickle Cell Crisis

OVERVIEW Sickle cell disease is caused by HbS haemoglobinopathy which produces rigid, distorted and dysfunctional erythrocytes called sickle cells CAUSE Types of sickle cell disease sickle cell anemia (usually homozygous SS genotype) sickle beta thalassemia sickle HbC disease PRECIPITANTS Commonly:…

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Polycythaemia

Polycythaemia = elevated Hb concentration from either increased RBC mass or decreased plasma volume