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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Rotavirus

Rotavirus is the leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide and a leading cause of infant death in the developing world. 95% of U.S. children have had a rotavirus infection by the age of 5 years.

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Peritoneal Fluid Analysis

The peritoneum is a tough semi-permeable membrane lining abdominal and visceral cavities. it encloses, supports and lubricates organs within the cavity. Paracentesis is effectively the analysis of 'Ascites' - the abnormal accumulation of fluid within the abdomen.

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Quantitative Data Types and Tests

Quantitative data is that which can be expressed numerically and is associated with a measurement scale; not all numbers constitute quantitative data (e.g. tax file number!)

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Calcium basics

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. 1.5% of body weight; 99% is in bone matrix; 1100gramm (27mmol)

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Factor VIIa

Tissue factor + VIIa + platelets -> platelet aggregation -> production of platelet-fibrin matrix -> haemostasis; used in massive transfusion senario’s to attempt to control intractable haemorrhage

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Stress Induced Hyperglycaemia

Stress Induced Hyperglycaemia (SIH) is transient hyperglycaemia associated with acute illness
resolves with resolution of the underlying critical illness

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Adenosine

Adenosine: short acting anti-arrhythmic; naturally occurring purine nucleoside. Epression of SA & AV nodal activity; antagonises cAMP-mediated catecholamine stimulation of ventricular muscle