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.
Category CCC
The LITFL Critical Care Compendium is a comprehensive collection of pages concisely covering the core topics and controversies of critical care.
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
Fluconazole
Fluconazole pharmacology - Critical Care Compendium
Fungi and Anti-fungal Agents
Fungi and Anti-fungal Agents - Critical Care Compendium
Baricitinib
Baricitinib pharmacology - Critical Care Compendium
Amphotericin B (conventional and liposomal)
Amphotericin B (conventional and liposomal) - Critical Care Compendium
Tocilizumab
Tocilizumab pharmacology - Critical Care Compendium