Category Resuscitation
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Miller laryngoscope

The Miller laryngoscope is a straight blade designed to obtain a view of the vocal cords by directly lifting the epiglottis. It has useful application in ‘floppy’ airways making it popular within paediatric anaesthesia

Ruling the Resus Room 340

Own the Chest Tube!

The LITFL team have scoured the web to find the best collection of online instructional videos known to man or woman to help you 'own the chest tube'!

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Cessation of CPR

The decision to stop CPR should be tailored according to the specifics of the individual case and is based on clinical judgement. The decision is best made by the Team Leader in consultation with other team members

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Fluid Responsiveness

Fluid responsiveness is an increase of stroke volume of 10-15% after the patient receives 500 ml of crystalloid over 10-15 minutes (as defined by Paul Marik). The definitive test for fluid responsiveness is a Fluid challenge

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Advanced Life Support

KEY FEATURES CAB rather than ABC (30:2) 2 min cycles early, high quality, uninterrupted at least 100/min (rather than around) avoid excessive ventilation early defibrillation (higher joules for cardioversion) amiodarone after 3rd shock adrenaline every 4 minutes (every 2nd cycle)…