Steroid Conversion
A simple summary table of approximate equivalent synthetic steroid doses and their relative mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid potencies.
Category CCC
The LITFL Critical Care Compendium is a comprehensive collection of pages concisely covering the core topics and controversies of critical care.
Modifications to blood components
Modifications to blood components that can be requested / are performed on products which include washed, phenotype matching etc.
Red Cells
Human Red Cells are administered for significant anaemia, and to replace any medical, traumatic or surgical blood loss.
Fibrinogen Concentrate
Aka. RiaSTAP or Fibrinogen (Factor I) Concentrate DESCRIPTION INDICATIONS ADMINISTRATION / DOSING Intravenous (IV) PREPARATION PHARMACEUTICS GROUP / CROSSMATCH ADVERSE EFFECTS LOCATION OF ACTION MECHANISM OF ACTION CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES TO CRYOPRECIPITATE Advantages Disadvantages RECONSTITUTION TIPS It is a…
Breaking Bad News to Patients and Relatives
Bad news has been defined as “any information which adversely and seriously affects an individual's view of his or her future” (Baille et al, 2000). Effective communication doesn't happen by chance, it requires a systematic, considered approach
Urine Colour
Normally, urine is some shade of yellow with acid urine usually a darker colour than alkaline urine. Pathologically, it may be any colour.
CPR and Pregnancy
Cardiac arrest in pregnancy is a rare occurrence. There are a few common aetiologies and considerations while resuscitating.
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
SCAD -- an underrecognised cause of ACS in the "low risk" young female patient. Management differs to atherosclerotic MI, with conservative therapy the mainstay.
Hartmann’s Solution
The electrolyte composition of Hartmann’s solution (1932) is similar to Ringer's solution (1882) first formulated to maintain cellular function
Serotonin Syndrome
Serotonin syndrome results from drug-induced over-stimulation of serotonin receptors in the CNS and is characterized by a triad of CNS dysfunction, autonomic disturbance and neuromuscular effects; aka serotonin toxicity
Caspofungin
Caspofungin pharmacology - Critical Care Compendium
Voriconazole
Voriconazole pharmacology - Critical Care Compendium