Critical Care Compendium

The LITFL Critical Care Compendium is a comprehensive collection of pages concisely covering the core topics and controversies of critical care. Currently there are over 1,500 entries with more in the works, and all the pages are being constantly revised and improved.

Critical Care Compendium
CategoryTopic
CardiologyCardiologySpontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
CardiologyCardiology, RespiratoryThrombolysis for submassive pulmonary embolus
VivaVivaEquipment and Procedure Viva
VivaVivaCommunications Viva
VentilationVentilationWeaning from Mechanical Ventilation
VentilationVentilationVolutrauma
VentilationVentilationVolume versus Time Graph
VentilationVentilationVentilator Waveform Analysis
VentilationVentilationVentilation Literature Summaries
VentilationVentilation, Respiratory(TPP) oesophageal manometry, esophageal pressure, PesTranspulmonary pressure
VentilationVentilationSpontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT), minimal ventilator settings, difficulty weaning, wean from mechanical ventilationSpontaneous Breathing Trial
VentilationVentilation, RespiratorySpontaneous breathing and mechanical ventilation
VentilationVentilationSetting Up A Ventilator
VentilationVentilationDLT, double lumen, single, lung separation, independentSelective Lung Ventilation
VentilationVentilationmanouver, recruitmentRecruitment Manouvres in ARDS
VentilationVentilationPulmonary Mechanics
VentilationVentilationlow tidal volumeProtective lung ventilation
VentilationVentilationProne Position and Mechanical Ventilation
VentilationVentilationPressure versus Volume Loop
VentilationVentilationPressure versus Time Graph
VentilationVentilationPEEPPositive End Expiratory Pressure
VentilationVentilationPatient-Ventilator Dyssynchrony
VentilationVentilationPaO2- FiO2 Ratio
VentilationVentilationhigh PEEP, recruitmentOpen lung approach to ventilation
VentilationVentilationNon-invasive ventilation for weaning
VentilationVentilationNon-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
VentilationVentilationNeuromusclular Blockade in ARDS
VentilationVentilationModes of Ventilation
VentilationVentilationMechanical Ventilation Overview
VentilationVentilationIndications, ComplicationsIntubation and Mechanical Ventilation
VentilationVentilationIntubation and Mechanical Ventilation
VentilationVentilationIntrinsic PEEP
VentilationVentilationDaily, mechanically ventilated patientsInterruptions of Sedation
VentilationVentilationIndices that predict difficulty weaning
VentilationVentilationImproving Oxygenation in ARDS
VentilationVentilation, EquipmentHigh Frequency Ventilation (HFV)
VentilationVentilationHigh Frequency Oscillation Ventilation (HFOV)
VentilationVentilationHigh airway and alveolar pressures, pressure alarm
VentilationVentilationFlow Volume Loops
VentilationVentilationFlow versus Time Graph
VentilationVentilationExtubation Assessment in ICU
VentilationVentilationExtubation Assessment in ED
VentilationVentilationDynamic Presure-Volume Loops
VentilationVentilationDriving pressure
VentilationVentilationDifficulty weaning from mechanical ventilation
VentilationVentilationDifficulty Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation
VentilationVentilationAuto Triggering of the Ventilator
VentilationVentilationARDSnet Ventilation Strategy
VentilationVentilationAPRVAirway Pressure Release Ventilation
VentilationVentilationAdjunctive Respiratory Therapies
VentilationVentilationASVAdaptive Support Ventilation
VentilationVentilationalveolar, arterial, oxygen, oxygenationA-a gradient
VascularVascularVascular surgery literature summaries
VascularVascularIntra-arterial misplacement of a vascath, Vascath into an arteryVascath misplacement
VascularVascularRenal failure Post AAA Repair
VascularVascularMyocardial ischemia post AAA repair
VascularVascularHypertension post AAA repair
VascularVascular, Neurologycarotid, vertebralCervical artery dissection
VascularVascularCarotid endarterectomy
VascularVascularAAAAbdominal aortic aneurysm
Upper GISurgery, Upper GITransjugular Intrahepatic Porto-systemic Shunt ProcedureTIPSS
Upper GISurgery, Upper GIPringle ManoeuvrePost-hemihepatectomy care
Upper GISurgery, Upper GIPancreatitis
Upper GISurgery, Upper GICholecystitis
Upper GISurgery, Upper GIAcalculous cholecystitis
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTBITraumatic Brain Injury Prognosis
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTBITraumatic brain injury Overview
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTBITraumatic Brain Injury Monitoring
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTBITraumatic Brain Injury Management
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTBITraumatic brain injury Literature Summaries
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTBITraumatic Brain Injury Assessment
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTraumatic Brain Injury, hypothermiaTemperature and TBI
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTBIPolyuria and Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryseverity, traumatic brain injuryModerate head injury
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTraumatic Brain InjuryLund Concept in TBI
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTraumatic Brain InjuryLimitations of CT Head in TBI
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryTBI, intracranial pressureIncreased ICP in TBI
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryDI, head injury, traumatic brain injuryDiabetes insipdus due to TBI
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryapnea, TBI, hypoxia, hypercapnia, hypercarbia, catecholamine sureBrain Impact apnoea
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryBOS#, BattleBase of skull fracture
TraumaTraumaTrauma Scoring Systems
TraumaTrauma, ResuscitationTrauma Mortality and the Golden Hour
TraumaTraumaTrauma Literature Summaries
TraumaTraumaThoracic trauma
TraumaTraumaSplenic injury gradingSpleen trauma
TraumaTraumaSpinal cord anatomy and syndromes
TraumaTrauma, Burns, Toxicology, Respiratoryairway burn, pneumonitis, carbon monoxide, cyanide, methemoglobinemiaSmoke inhalation
TraumaTraumahaemorrhage, spontaneousRetroperitoneal hemorrhage
TraumaTraumaRefractory shock in trauma
TraumaTrauma, Resuscitationresuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aortaREBOA in resuscitation
TraumaTrauma, Radiology, Resuscitationhybrid unit, Resuscitation with angiography, percutaneous techniques and operative repairRAPTOR suite
TraumaTrauma, Administration, SafetyPrevention of Electrocution
TraumaTraumaPre-peritoneal packing
TraumaTrauma, Neurology, Neurosurgeryprophylaxis, phenytoin, levetiracetamPost-traumatic seizures
TraumaTraumapenetrating traumaPermissive hypotension
TraumaTraumaPelvic Trauma: Angiography And Embolisation
TraumaTraumaPelvic Trauma
TraumaTraumaPelvic Stabilization
TraumaTraumaPelvic Fracture Classification
TraumaTraumaPelvic Arterial Injury
TraumaTraumaPediatric trauma patient
TraumaTraumaObesity and Trauma
TraumaTraumaMajor Haemorrhage in Trauma
TraumaTraumaHepatic injury gradingLiver trauma
TraumaTrauma, EnvironmentalLightning injury
TraumaTraumaRenal injury gradingKidney trauma
TraumaTrauma, Airwayrapid sequence intubation, RSI, TBI, traumatic brain injuryKetamine RSI in head injury
TraumaTraumaInitial trauma assessment
TraumaTraumaInhalation injury
TraumaTraumaHaemostatic resuscitation, hemostatic
TraumaTraumaHaematuria in trauma
TraumaTraumaFinger thoracostomy
TraumaTraumaFat embolism syndrome
TraumaTraumaFacial trauma
TraumaTraumalife-threatening, limb-threatening, crush syndrome, degloving, amputation, neurological compromiseExtremity injuries
TraumaTraumahaemorrhage, hemorrhageExtremity arterial injury
TraumaTraumaEmergency thoracotomy
TraumaTraumaElectrical injury
TraumaTrauma(DRE) in Trauma, PR, per rectum examDigital Rectal Exam in trauma
TraumaTraumadiaphragmatic ruptureDiaphragm injury
TraumaTraumaDamage Control SurgeryDamage Control Resuscitation
TraumaTraumainjuryCrush Syndrome
TraumaTraumaCompartment syndrome
TraumaTraumaCervical spine fractures
TraumaTraumaCervical spine assessment
TraumaTraumaBurns Literature Summaries
TraumaTraumaBurns
TraumaTraumaBlunt cardiac injury
TraumaTraumaAortic injury investigation
TraumaTraumaAnalgesia in chest trauma
TraumaTraumaAcute traumatic spinal cord injury
TraumaTraumaAbdominal trauma
TraumaTraumaAbdominal CT vs DPL
TransplantTransplant, Infectious diseasesInfections occurring post-transplantation
TransplantTransplantAcute Transplant Issues
ToxinologyToxicology, toxinologyixodid hard tick, acarologyTick paralysis
ToxinologyToxicology, toxinologySpider envenoming
ToxinologyToxicology, toxinologySnakebite envenoming
ToxinologyToxicology, toxinologyfish, marineScombroid poisoning
ToxinologyToxicology, toxinologypoisoning, herbalPlant toxicity
ToxinologyToxicology, toxinologypoisoning, fungiMushroom toxicity
ToxinologyToxicology, toxinologyjellyfish, octopus, fishMarine envenoming
ToxinologyToxicology, toxinologyRedback, RBSDoes antivenom work?
ToxinologyToxicology, toxinologymarine, ciguatoxinCiguatera poisoning
ToxicologyToxicologyUrine drug screens, urine toxicology screens, UDS, urine toxicology screensUrine drug screen
ToxicologyToxicologyTCA, overdose, sodium channelTricyclic antidepressant overdose
ToxicologyToxicologyToxicology literature summaries
ToxicologyToxicologyIsopropanol, isopropyl alcohol, Ethylene Glycol, MethanolToxic Alcohol Ingestion
ToxicologyToxicologymethylxanthinesTheophylline toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologySympathomimetic toxidrome
ToxicologyToxicologySympatholytic toxidrome
ToxicologyToxicologySodium valproate overdose
ToxicologyToxicologySodium channel blocker toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologySerotonin syndrome
ToxicologyToxicologySedative toxidrome
ToxicologyToxicologySalicylate toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyPolonium
ToxicologyToxicologyParaquat poisoning
ToxicologyToxicologyOGPOrganophosphate poisoning
ToxicologyToxicologyOpioid withdrawal
ToxicologyToxicologyOpioid overdose
ToxicologyToxicologyNeuroleptic malignant syndrome
ToxicologyToxicologyMAOIMonamine Oxidase inhibitor toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyMethanol toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyMethaemoglobinaemia
ToxicologyToxicology, Anesthaesia, Neurologyhyperpyrexia, Michael DenboroughMalignant hyperthermia
ToxicologyToxicologyLocal anesthetic toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyLiver transplant for paracetamol toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyLiver failure in toxicology
ToxicologyToxicologyLithium toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyhydrazine, pyridoxineIsoniazid toxicity
ToxicologyToxicology, PharmacologydesferrioxamineIron overdose
ToxicologyToxicologyHypoxaemia in toxicology
ToxicologyToxicology, PharmacologyHyperthermia-associated toxidromes, serotonin syndrome, anticholingeric syndrome, sympathomimetic syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, malignant hyperthermiaHyperthermia-associated toxidromes
ToxicologyToxicologyHyperbaric oxygen for carbon monoxide poisoning
ToxicologyToxicologyHigh-dose insulin euglycaemic therapy (HIET)
ToxicologyToxicologyGlucagon as an Antidote
ToxicologyToxicologygastrointestinal, whole bowel irriagtion, induced emesis, gastric lavage, charcoal activatedGI Decontamination
ToxicologyToxicologyGastric lavage
ToxicologyToxicology, ResearchEvidence-based Toxicology
ToxicologyToxicologyEthylene glycol toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyabuse, dependenceEthanol intoxication
ToxicologyToxicologyEnhanced elimination
ToxicologyToxicologyECG in Toxicology
ToxicologyToxicologyDrug withdrawal syndromes in ICU
ToxicologyToxicologycalciumDigoxin Toxicity and Stone Heart Theory
ToxicologyToxicologyacute, chronicDigoxin toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyDicobalt edetate, Hydroxocobalamin, sodium thiosulfateCyanide poisoning
ToxicologyToxicologyCorrosive ingestion
ToxicologyToxicologyLevamisoleCocaine-associated chest pain
ToxicologyToxicologyLevamisoleCocaine toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologysteroid, anabolicClenbuterol toxicity
ToxicologyToxicology, Metabolic, RenalCitrate toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyCholinergic syndrome
ToxicologyToxicologyCarbon monoxide poisoning
ToxicologyToxicologyCarbamazepine toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyCalcium channel blocker toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologysotalol, propanololBeta blocker overdose
ToxicologyToxicologyBenzylpiperazine
ToxicologyToxicologyBarbiturate overdose
ToxicologyToxicologyApproach to acute poisoning
ToxicologyToxicologyAntidote Summary
ToxicologyToxicologyAnticholinergic syndrome
ToxicologyToxicologyAmphetamine toxicity
ToxicologyToxicologyAlcohol withdrawal
ToxicologyToxicologyKing's College CriteriaAcute paracetamol toxicity
TemplateExam templateCritically Evaluate Template
TemplateTemplateCompare and Contrast Template
TemplateExam templateClinical Management Template
TemplateExam templateAdverse Outcome Template
TechnologyTechnologyGizmo idolatry
ShockShockMODS, multiorgan failure, MOF, Multi Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, MODS, Multiorgan Dysfunction SyndromeMultiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
ShockShockMitochondrial diseaseMitochondrial dysfunction
SepsisSepsisantibiotic treatment failureUnresolved Sepsis
SepsisSepsisSurviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines 2012
SepsisSepsisSurviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines 2008
SepsisSepsisSteroids and Septic Shock Literature Summaries
SepsisSepsisSeptic encephalopathy
SepsisSepsis, Infectious diseasesSeptic emboli
SepsisSepsisSeptic cardiomyopathy
SepsisSepsisSepsis Pathophysiology
SepsisSepsisSepsis Overview
SepsisSepsisSepsis Literature Summaries
SepsisSepsisSIRS, PIRO, severe sepsis, septic shockSepsis Definitions
SepsisSepsisSepsis biomarkers
SepsisSepsisLactate clearance versus ScvO2 monitoring in sepsis
SepsisSepsisInitial Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock
SepsisSepsisCORTICUS, statin, Activated Protein C, steroidsImmunomodulatory agents in sepsis
SepsisSepsisFever, friend or foe
SepsisSepsisEarly goal directed therapy in sepsis
SepsisSepsisBeta Blockade and Critical Illness, sepsis, adrenergic receptorCatecholamine excess
RheumatologyRheumatologySLESystemic Lupus Erythematosus
RheumatologyRheumatologyScleroderma
RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatoid arthritis
RheumatologyRheumatologyWegener granulomatosis, Microscopic Polyangitis, Churg‰ÛÒStrauss syndromePolyangiitis ‰ÛÒ MPA, GPA, EGPA
Retrieval medicineRetrieval medicineTransferring the critically ill
Retrieval medicineRetrieval medicineIdeal transport monitor
Retrieval medicineRetrieval medicine, Ventilation, Equipment and MonitoringIdeal helicopter ventilator
Retrieval medicineRetrieval medicineAeromedical transport of the critically ill
ResuscitationResuscitationTargeted temperature management, TTMTherapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest
ResuscitationResuscitationSAAPSelective Aortic Arch Perfusion
ResuscitationResuscitationResuscitation Team Leader
ResuscitationResuscitationResuscitation literature summaries
ResuscitationResuscitationPEA, pulseless electrical activity, EMD, electromechanical dissociationPulseless Electrical Activity
ResuscitationResuscitation, NeurologyPHM, anoxic, Lance-Adams Syndrome, MSE, myoclonic status epilepticusPost-hypoxic myoclonus
ResuscitationResuscitation, CardiologyPost-cardiac arrest syndrome
ResuscitationResuscitation, CardiologyPost Cardiac Arrest Care
ResuscitationResuscitation, Obstetricscesarian, hysterotomyPerimortem caesarian section
ResuscitationResuscitation, PaediatricsARC, australian resuscitation councilPaediatric Life support
ResuscitationResuscitationPaediatric anaphylaxis
ResuscitationResuscitation, Paediatricsneonatal, ARC, australian resuscitation councilNewborn resuscitation
ResuscitationResuscitation, EquipmentMechanical CPR (mCPR), automated chest compression device, lucas, zoll, autopulseMechanical CPR
ResuscitationResuscitation(IATH), intra-arrest coolingIntra-arrest therapeutic hypothermia
ResuscitationResuscitation, CardiovascularInotropes, vasopressors and other vasoactive agents
ResuscitationResuscitation, CardiologyImmediate Post-ROSC Management
ResuscitationResuscitationILCOR Guidelines Changes (2010)
ResuscitationResuscitationHypovolaemia, hypovolemia
ResuscitationResuscitation, CardiovascularFluid responsiveness
ResuscitationResuscitationmedications, vasopressors, bicarbonate, anti-arrhythmicsDrugs for cardiac arrest
ResuscitationResuscitationDrowning
ResuscitationResuscitationCorticosteroids in refractory shock
ResuscitationResuscitationCompression only CPR
ResuscitationResuscitationChain of Survival
ResuscitationResuscitationwhen to stop resuscitationCessation of CPR
ResuscitationResuscitationCO2, carbon dioxideCapnography in Cardiac Arrest
ResuscitationResuscitationARC, BLS, australian resuscitation councilBasic life support
ResuscitationResuscitationARC, australian resuscitation councilARC Guideline changes (2006)
ResuscitationResuscitationAnti-arrhythmic drugs and cardiac arrest
ResuscitationResuscitationAnaphylaxis
ResuscitationResuscitationARC, ALS, australian resuscitation councilAdvanced life support
RespiratoryRespiratoryWheeze
RespiratoryRespiratoryVentilator Associated Pneumonia
RespiratoryRespiratory, VentilationVALI, Ventilator Induced Lung Injury, VILIVentilator Associated Lung Injury
RespiratoryRespiratoryUpper airway obstruction
RespiratoryRespiratorySurgical Emphysema
RespiratoryRespiratorySARS, MERS and the Coronaviruses
RespiratoryRespiratorychest x-rayRoutine Daily CXR
RespiratoryRespiratoryRespiratory Literature Summaries
RespiratoryRespiratoryPulmonary embolism
RespiratoryRespiratoryPneumothorax
RespiratoryRespiratoryPneumonia in Immunocompromised
RespiratoryRespiratoryPneumonia in Heart-Lung Transplant
RespiratoryRespiratoryPlatypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome
RespiratoryRespiratoryoxy-Hb dissociation curve, HbO2, hemoglobinOxygen-Haemoglobin Dissociation Curve
RespiratoryRespiratoryOxygen saturation targets in critical illness
RespiratoryRespiratory, CardiovascularOxygen extraction ratio
RespiratoryRespiratorycarbon dioxide retainerOxygen and CO2 Retention in COPD
RespiratoryRespiratoryOpen lung biopsy
RespiratoryRespiratoryapneaObstructive Sleep Apnoea
RespiratoryRespiratoryNosocomial pneumonia
RespiratoryRespiratoryNonresolving or Progressive Pneumonia
RespiratoryRespiratory, VentiliationNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) and Asthma
RespiratoryRespiratoryoedema, NPENeurogenic pulmonary edema
RespiratoryRespiratoryoedema, NPPENegative pressure pulmonary edema
RespiratoryRespiratoryLung transplant
RespiratoryRespiratoryLung abscess
RespiratoryRespiratoryLeukotriene receptor antagonists
RespiratoryRespiratoryIPF, Usual Interstitial Pneumonitis, idiopathic interstitial pneumonia IIP, UIPIdiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
RespiratoryRespiratoryHyperbaric oxygen
RespiratoryRespiratory, Environmental, Wilderness medicineacute mountain sickness, high altitude cerebral edema (HACE), high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), high altitude retinal haemorrhagesHigh Altitude illness
RespiratoryRespiratoryhemoptysisHaemoptysis
RespiratoryRespiratory, Ventilation, Equipment and Monitoringthoracic, chest, lung, EITElectrical impedence tomography
RespiratoryRespiratoryDiffuse alveolar haemorrhage
RespiratoryRespiratoryDiaphragmatic Palsy
RespiratoryRespiratoryDecompression Sickness
RespiratoryRespiratoryBOOP, Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organising PneumoniaCryptogenic Organising Pneumonia
RespiratoryRespiratoryCAP, SMART COP, SMARTCOPCommunity Acquired Pneumonia
RespiratoryRespiratoryCOPD, COAD, CORD, emphysema, chronic bronchitisChronic Obstructive Airways Disease
RespiratoryRespiratory, TraumaBurns, Oxygenation and Ventilation
RespiratoryRespiratoryBronchopleural Fistula
RespiratoryRespiratoryBronchiectasis
RespiratoryRespiratoryMendelson syndromeAspiration Pneumonitis
RespiratoryRespiratoryAspiration Pneumonia
RespiratoryRespiratory, VentilationAcute Respiratory Distress SyndromeARDS Literature Summaries
RespiratoryRespiratoryAcute Severe Asthma
RespiratoryRespiratoryARDSAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Definitions
RespiratoryRespiratoryARDSAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMtrialValidity of Clinical Research
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMTypes of research studies
ResearchResearch, StatisticsSurrogate outcomes
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMSubgroup analysis
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMSMRStandardised mortality ratio
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMNNT, absolute risk, relative riskRisk and Numbers needed to treat
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMcohort, observational, chart reviewRetrospective studies
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMROC curve, diagnostic testReceiver Operating Characteristics Curve
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMRCT, RCTsRandomised control trials
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMRandomisation
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMQuantitative data types and tests
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMQualitative data types and tests
ResearchResearcheconomicsPublication Practices Distort Science
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMPropensity Score Analysis
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMPractice Misalignment
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMCalculationPower and Sample Size
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMTrialsPhases of Clinical Research
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMOdds ratio
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMforrest plotMeta-analysis and systematic review
ResearchResearchMedical Reversal
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMconfidence interval, standard error, standard deviationMeasures of variability
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMMeasures of central tendency
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMregression coefficientsLogistic regression analysis
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMSpearman's rank, rhoLinear regression and Correlation
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMNHMRC, OxfordLevels and grades of evidence
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMInterpretative biases
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMIntention to treat analysis
ResearchResearch, Clinical governanceIntensive Care Outcomes
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMIncidence and prevalence
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMAPACHE, SOFA, MDM, TISS, GCS, SAPS, POSSUMICU Scoring Systems
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMICU Outcomes
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMHow to conduct a clinical trial
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMCONSORTHow to analyse a clinical trial
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMestimatorHazard Ratio, Median Ratio and Kaplan-Meier Curves
ResearchResearchFragility Index
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMFishers exact test
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMEvidence based medicine
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMError in Research
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMEarly stopping of clinical trial
ResearchResearchDogma and Pseudoaxioms
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMdecision making, diagnosis, likelihood ratio, sensitivity, specificity, positive, negative, predictive value, Fagan NomogramDiagnostic Tests in Research
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMbinomial, poisson, standard normal distributionData distributions
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMConfoundersConfounding
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMConfidence intervals
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMChi square test
ResearchResearchCase reports and case series
ResearchResearch, EBMCase control studies
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMBlinding and Allocation Concealment
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMclinical trialsBias in Research
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMstudy designBefore-and-after studies
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMscoring systemsAPACHE versus SOFA
ResearchResearchknowledge translationAnimal and laboratory studies
ResearchResearch, Statistics, EBMBayesian, adaptive clinical trialAdaptive Trial Designs
RenalRenalRenal replacement therapy, RTTRRT Types
RenalRenalRenal replacement therapy, RTTRRT troubleshooting
RenalRenalRenal replacement therapy, RTTRRT terminology and nomenclature
RenalRenalRenal replacement therapy, RTTRRT principles in fluid management
RenalRenalRenal Replacement TherapyRRT prescription
RenalRenalRenal replacement therapy, RTT, timing and patient selection for, dialysis, CVVH, CRRT, renal repalcement therapyRRT Indications
RenalRenalRenal replacement therapy, RTTRRT Dose
RenalRenalAKI, acute kidney injuryRIFLE Criteria and AKIN Classification
RenalRenalRhabdomyolysis
RenalRenalRTA, Uraemic Acidosis, uremicRenal tubular acidosis
RenalRenal, TransplantRenal transplant patient
RenalRenalRenal literature summaries
RenalRenalRenal disease biomarkers
RenalRenalRegional citrate anticoagulation
RenalRenalIHD vs SLEDD vs CVVHF
RenalRenalHigh volume haemofiltration
RenalRenalHepatorenal syndrome
RenalRenalESRD, ESRF, CKD, Chronic Kidney DiseaseEnd-Stage Renal Failure
RenalRenalContinuous Renal Replacement Therapy CircuitsCRRT circuit clot prevention
RenalRenalCINContrast Induced Nephropathy
RenalRenal, Pharmacology, Infectious diseasesRRTAntibiotic dosing in renal replacement therapy
RenalRenalAcute kidney injury
RadiologyRadiologyInterventional radiology and the critically ill
RadiologyRadiologyContrast agents, CT, MRI, medical imaging, radiographic, iodine-based, gadoliniumContrast Agents
PsychiatryPsychiatryverbal, aggressive behaviour, behavioural emergency, violence, violentDe-escalation
PsychiatryPsychiatry, AdministrationCapacity and Competence
PsychiatryPsychiatryAnorexia nervosa
ProceduresProceduresStandard Precautions
ProceduresProceduresthoracocentesisPleural tap
ProceduresProceduresGeneral Preparation for Procedures
ProceduresProcedure, TraumaFoley Catheter Balloon Tamponade
ProceduresProceduresAdminister Injections
PharmacologyPharmacologyWeights in Pharmacology
PharmacologyPharmacologyWarfarin
PharmacologyPharmacologyVasopressin
PharmacologyPharmacologyVancomycin
PharmacologyPharmacologyTXATranexamic acid
PharmacologyPharmacologyTramadol
PharmacologyPharmacologyIIb/IIIa antagonist, anti-plateletTirofiban
PharmacologyPharmacologyThiopentone
PharmacologyPharmacologyTDM, therapeutic windowTherapeutic drug monitoring
PharmacologyPharmacologyTerlipressin
PharmacologyPharmacologyTNK-tPATenecteplase
PharmacologyPharmacologypiperacillin-tazobactamTazocin
PharmacologyPharmacologySugammadex
PharmacologyPharmacologySucrulfate
PharmacologyPharmacologyStatins in Critical Illness
PharmacologyPharmacologyK+, potassium sparing, aldosterone blockadeSpironolactone
PharmacologyPharmacologybeta-blocker, beta blockerSotalol
PharmacologyPharmacologySodium valproate
PharmacologyPharmacologySodium nitroprusside
PharmacologyPharmacologyphosphodiesterase inhibitorSildenafil
PharmacologyPharmacologyRifampicin
PharmacologyPharmacologyRib fracture epidural versus opioids
PharmacologyPharmacologyRanitidine
PharmacologyPharmacologyProthrombinex
PharmacologyPharmacologyProtamine
PharmacologyPharmacologyeicosandoidsProstacyclin and epoprostenol
PharmacologyPharmacologyPropofol infusion syndrome
PharmacologyPharmacologyPropofol
PharmacologyPharmacologyanticholinesterasePhysostigmine
PharmacologyPharmacologyPhenylephrine
PharmacologyPharmacologyPharmacology and Critical Illness
PharmacologyPharmacologyextracorporeal membrane oxygenationPharmacokinetics and ECMO
PharmacologyPharmacology, Infectious diseases, SepsisParacetamol in Critical Illness
PharmacologyPharmacologyParacetamol
PharmacologyPharmacologyhyperoxia and Oxygen toxicityOxygen
PharmacologyPharmacologyopiates, opioid receptor, mu, kappa, delta, opiod, opiate, opiatesOpioids
PharmacologyPharmacologyOmeprazole
PharmacologyPharmacologyOctreotide
PharmacologyPharmacologyObesity and pharmacokinetics
PharmacologyPharmacologyNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsNSAIDs
PharmacologyPharmacologynorepinephrineNoradrenaline
PharmacologyPharmacologyNitric oxide
PharmacologyPharmacology, Hematology, Haematologydabigatran, rivaroxaban, direct thrombin inhibitors, Factor Xa inhibitorsNew oral anticoagulants (NOACs)
PharmacologyPharmacologyopioid receptor antagonistNaloxone
PharmacologyPharmacologyglutathione supplementationN-acetylcysteine
PharmacologyPharmacologyMorphine
PharmacologyPharmacologyinodilatorMilrinone
PharmacologyPharmacologyMidazolam
PharmacologyPharmacologymethylene blue
PharmacologyPharmacologycarbapenemMeropenem
PharmacologyPharmacology, EndocrinologyTFT, TSHMedications and thyroid function
PharmacologyPharmacologyosmotic diuretic, Dahlia tubersMannitol
PharmacologyPharmacologyMagnesium
PharmacologyPharmacologyLMWH, cleaxane, enoxaparinLow molecular weight heparin
PharmacologyPharmacologyLithium
PharmacologyPharmacologyoxazolidinoneLinezolid
PharmacologyPharmacologyLidocaineLignocaine
PharmacologyPharmacologyLevosimendan versus dobutamine
PharmacologyPharmacologyCalcium sensitizer, inotrope, inodilatorLevosimendan
PharmacologyPharmacologyKetamine
PharmacologyPharmacology, Toxicology, NutritionIntralipid
PharmacologyPharmacologyImipenem
PharmacologyPharmacologyHypertonic saline
PharmacologyPharmacologyunfractionated, UFHHeparin
PharmacologyPharmacologyGlucagon Therapy
PharmacologyPharmacologygastrointestinalGI drug absorption in critical illness
PharmacologyPharmacologyGentamicin
PharmacologyPharmacologyFrusemide
PharmacologyPharmacologyFlumazenil
PharmacologyPharmacologyFluconazole
PharmacologyPharmacology, Hematology, TransfusionrFVIIa, 7, Recombinant Activated factor VIIFactor VIIa
PharmacologyPharmacologyEpidural complications
PharmacologyPharmacologyDrug infusion doses
PharmacologyPharmacologyDopamine
PharmacologyPharmacologyDobutamine
PharmacologyPharmacologyDipyridamole
PharmacologyPharmacologyDigoxin
PharmacologyPharmacologyantidote, Digoxin-specific Fab FragmentsDigibind
PharmacologyPharmacologysedoanalgesia, alpha 2 agonistDexmedetomidine
PharmacologyPharmacologybronchodilatorsDelivery of beta2 agonists in intubated patients
PharmacologyPharmacologyCOX-2 inhibitorCOX II inhibitors
PharmacologyPharmacologyCotrimoxazoleCo-trimoxazole
PharmacologyPharmacologyClopidogrel
PharmacologyPharmacologyClassification of vasoactive drugs
PharmacologyPharmacologyquinoloneCiprofloxacin
PharmacologyPharmacologyCOX-2 inhibitorCelecoxib
PharmacologyPharmacologycephalosporinCeftriaxone
PharmacologyPharmacologydual endothelin receptor antagonistBosentan
PharmacologyPharmacologypenicillin GBenzylpenicillin
PharmacologyPharmacologyAspirin
PharmacologyPharmacologyantifibrinolyticAprotinin
PharmacologyPharmacologyAmiodarone
PharmacologyPharmacologyrTPAAlteplase
PharmacologyPharmacologyAlkali therapies
PharmacologyPharmacologyAlfentanil
PharmacologyPharmacologyAdverse drug reactions
PharmacologyPharmacologyAdrenaline
PharmacologyPharmacologyAdenosine
PharmacologyPharmacologydrotrecogin alpha, xigrisActivated protein C
PharmacologyPharmacologydecontaminationActivated charcoal
Patient SafetyPatient SafetyPatient Safety
Patient SafetyPatient Safety, CommunicationOpen disclosure
Patient SafetyPatient SafetyHuman Factors
Patient SafetyPatient Safety, AdministrationHealth of Critical Care Doctors
Patient SafetyPatient Safety, AdministrationFatigue and the Critical Care Doctor
Patient SafetyPatient Safety, ResuscitationCrisis Resource Management, Crew, CRMCrisis Resource Management
Patient SafetyPatient Safety, AdministrationConsent
Patient SafetyPatient SafetyCommunication in a crisis
Patient SafetyPatient SafetybiasesCognitive Dispositions to Respond
Patient SafetyPatient Safetyemotional biasesAffective Dispositions to Respond
Palliative CareEnd of life, Palliative CarePatients and Families that want 'Everything' done
PaediatricsPaediatricsThe septic child
PaediatricsPaediatricsRVOT, obstruction, VSD, RVHTetralogy of fallot
PaediatricsPaediatricsStatus epilepticus in children
PaediatricsPaediatrics, Infectious DiseasesRotavirus
PaediatricsPaediatricsPyloric stenosis
PaediatricsPaediatricsPhysiological changes that take place at birth
PaediatricsPaediatricsPersistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
PaediatricsPaediatricsPaediatric vital signs
PaediatricsPaediatricsPaediatric traumatic brain injury
PaediatricsPaediatricsPaediatric Trauma
PaediatricsPaediatricsRSI in a childPaediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation
PaediatricsPaediatricsPaediatric hypothermia
PaediatricsPaediatricscalculationsPaediatric formulae
PaediatricsPaediatricshydration statusPaediatric dehydration assessment
PaediatricsPaediatricsPaediatric burns
PaediatricsPaediatricsPaediatric asthma
PaediatricsPaediatricsPaediatric analgesia
PaediatricsPaediatricscircle absorption, BAIN, Jackson-Rees, Ayre T-piece, Mapleson F system Paediatric anaesthetic equipment
PaediatricsPaediatricsPaediatric access options in cardiac arrest
PaediatricsPaediatricsInhaled foreign body
PaediatricsPaediatrics, ResuscitationFEAST, paediatric fluid resuscitation, children, trialFEAST and Paediatric Fluid Resuscitation
PaediatricsPaediatrics, Anaesthetics, NeurologyEffects Of Anaesthetic Agents On The Developing Brain
PaediatricsPaediatricsEarly Management of the Critically Ill Child
PaediatricsPaediatricsCroup
PaediatricsPaediatricsCongenital heat disease
PaediatricsPaediatricsCoarctation of the aorta
PaediatricsPaediatricsBronchiolitis
OncologyOncologySVC, Pemberton signSuperior Vena Cava (SVC) Obstruction
OncologyOncologyRenal and urological toxicity of chemotherapy
OncologyOncologyPulmonary toxicity of chemotherapy
OncologyOncologyFebrile neutropenia, neutropenia, neutropaenic fever, neutropenicNeutropaenic Sepsis
OncologyOncologyNeurological toxicity of chemotherapy
OncologyOncologyMetabolic toxicity of chemotherapy
OncologyOncologyHaematological toxicity of chemotherapy
OncologyOncologyCardiac toxicity of chemotherapy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, Gynaecologyvenous thromboembolismVTE and pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyTrauma and obstetrics
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyStatus asthmaticus and pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologySepsis and Pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyPregnancy and intensive care
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyPre-eclampsia and eclampsia
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyPneumonia in pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyPhysiology of normal pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyPeripartum cardiomyopathy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyPIDPelvic inflammatory disease
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyOHSSOvarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyObstetric and Gynecology Literature Summaries
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyInfluenza and pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, Gynaecologyhemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low plateletsHELLP syndrome
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyHemorrhageHaemorrhage and pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyEctopic pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyEclampsia
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyCPR and pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyCocaine toxicity and obstetrics
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyCardiogenic shock and late pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyBurns and pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyAFEAmniotic fluid embolism
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyAcute respiratory failure
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetrics, GynaecologyAcute fatty liver of pregnancy
NutritionNutrition, MetabolicVitamin D in Critical Illness
NutritionNutritionTPNTotal parenteral nutrition
NutritionNutrition, Neurologyberi beri, Wernicke encephalopathy, Korsakoff encephalopathyThiamine deficiency
NutritionNutritionrest versus stressSubstrate metabolism
NutritionNutritionStarvation response
NutritionNutritionRefeeding syndrome
NutritionNutritionProkinetics
NutritionNutritionPoor nutrition in the critically ill
NutritionNutritionNBM, NPO, procedural sedation, post-operative, general anaesthesiaPeriprocedural Fasting
NutritionNutritionOverfeeding
NutritionNutritionNutritional assessment in the critically ill
NutritionNutritionTITLE
NutritionNutritionNutrition in the Critically Ill Obese Patient
NutritionNutritionIntolerance to enteral nutrition
NutritionNutritionIndirect calorimetry
NutritionNutritionImmunonutrition
NutritionNutritionGlucose control in ICU
NutritionNutritionFolate deficiency
NutritionNutritionPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomyFeeding NG versus PEG versus percutaneous jejunostomy
NutritionNutritionEnteral nutrition vs parenteral nutrition
NutritionNutritionDaily nutritional requirements
NutritionNutritionCachexia
NutritionNutritionBasal metabolic rate
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgeryVentriculitis
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgerySAH, hemorrhageVasospasm in Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgerySAH, hemorrhageSubarachnoid Haemorrhage Prognostication
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgerySAH, hemorrhageSubarachnoid Haemorrhage overview
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgerySAH, hemorrhageSubarachnoid Haemorrhage Initial Management
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgerySAH, hemorrhageSubarachnoid Haemorrhage ICU Management
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgerySAH, hemorrhage, GCS, Hunt, Hess, Claassen, WFNS, FisherSubarachnoid Haemorrhage Grading Systems
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgerySAH, hemorrhageSubarachnoid Haemorrhage Complications
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgeryNeurosurgery Literature Summaries
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgerySAH, hemorrhageMonitoring in Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgeryDecompressive craniectomy
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgerySAH, hemorrhageCoiling versus Clipping in SAH
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgeryCPP, Traumatic Brain InjuryCerebral Perfusion Pressure in TBI
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgeryCDI, nephrogenicCentral diabetes insipidus
NeurologyNeurologyWernicke encephalopathy
NeurologyNeurologyWatershed infarcts
NeurologyNeurologyTransverse myelitis
NeurologyNeurologyStroke thrombolysis
NeurologyNeurologyStatus epilepticus
NeurologyNeurologySpinal cord syndromes
NeurologyNeurologySpinal cord infarction
NeurologyNeurologydisruption, cycle, circadian rhythm, deprivationSleep in ICU
NeurologyNeurologySedation in ICU
NeurologyNeurologyPupillary abnormalities
NeurologyNeurologyPseudocoma
NeurologyNeurologyPrognosis after cardiac arrest
NeurologyNeurologyPosterior reversible encephalopathy syndromePRES
NeurologyNeurologyPost-operative confusion
NeurologyNeurologycaloric testing, Doll'e eye test, phenomenomOculocephalic and oculovestibular reflexes
NeurologyNeurologyNon-convulsive status epilepticus
NeurologyNeurologyNeurology literature summaries
NeurologyNeurologyMyopathy versus neuropathy
NeurologyNeurologyMyasthaenia gravis
NeurologyNeurologyCritical Illness-associated cognitive dysfunction, LTCI-CIlong-term cognitive impairment in critically ill patients, Critical Illness-associated cognitive dysfunction
NeurologyNeurologyIntracerebral haemorrhage
NeurologyNeurologyICUAW, critical illness myopathy, CIM, critical illness polyneuropathy, CIP, ICU acquired weakness
NeurologyNeurologyischaemic, ischemic, encephalopathyHypoxic brain injury
NeurologyNeurologyHSV encephalitis
NeurologyNeurologyHorner syndrome
NeurologyNeurologydeafness, deafHearing loss in ICU
NeurologyNeurologyGBSGuillain-Barre Syndrome
NeurologyNeurology, Trauma, NeurosurgeryScore, GCSGlasgow Coma Scale
NeurologyNeurologyGBS, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, motor neuron diseaseGBS vs Myasthaenia Gravis vs MND
NeurologyNeurologyGuillain-Barre Syndrome, GBS, Critical Illness Polyneuropathy, CIPGBS vs CIP
NeurologyNeurologyEye Movements in Coma
NeurologyNeurologyExamination of the unconscious patient
NeurologyNeurology, Equipment, MonitoringEEG, ElectroencephalographyElectroencephalogram
NeurologyNeurologyDelirium in ICU
NeurologyNeurologyDelayed awakening in ICU
NeurologyNeurology, NeurosurgeryDecompressive hemicraniectomy for Malignant MCA infarction
NeurologyNeurology, Equipment, MonitoringEEG, ElectroencephalographyContinuous EEG Monitoring
NeurologyNeurologycoma-like syndromes
NeurologyNeurologyloss of conciousness, stupor, obtundation, altered mental stateComa DDx
NeurologyNeurology, Haematologycavernous sinus thrombosis, venous sinus thrombosisCerebral Venous Thrombosis
NeurologyNeurologyedemaCerebral oedema
NeurologyNeurologyBulbar dysfunction in ICU
NeurologyNeurologyBrainstem Rules of Four
NeurologyNeurologyBrain herniation
NeurologyNeurologyBotulism
NeurologyNeurologyBasilar artery occlusion
NeurologyNeurologyAseptic meningitis
NeurologyNeurologyAnti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis
NeurologyNeurologyAcute non-traumatic weakness
NeurologyNeurologyAcute confusion in a diabetic
MiscellaneousMiscellaneousThe long-term ICU Patient
MiscellaneousMiscellaneousSupra-physiological Oxygenation Literature Summaries
MiscellaneousMiscellaneousMobilisation in ICU
MiscellaneousMiscellaneoushiccupsHiccoughs
MiscellaneousMiscellaneousGenetics and Critical Illness
MicrobiologyMicrobiology, Infectious diseases, Sepsisinter-cellular communication, bacteriaQuorum sensing
MetabolicMetabolichyperchloremia, hyperchloraemiaChloride in Critical Illness
MetabolicMetabolic, Resuscitation, EnvironmentalABG, Resuscitation, Environmental, resusArterial Blood Gas in Hypothermia
MetabolicMetabolichyperammonemiaAmmonia and hyperammonaemia
InvestigationsInvestigationsvenous, arterial, blood gasVBG versus ABG
InvestigationsInvestigationsUltrasound in Critical Care
InvestigationsInvestigationsTFT, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidismThyroid Function Tests
InvestigationsInvestigationsAntithrombin III deficiency, ATIIIThrombophilia screen
InvestigationsInvestigationsTEG, thromboelastography, ROTEMThromboelastogram
InvestigationsInvestigationsjoint fluid, aspirateSynovial fluid analysis
InvestigationsInvestigationsFaeces, feces, stool analysis, specimenStool specimens
InvestigationsInvestigationsSpirometry
InvestigationsInvestigationsSpinal imaging
InvestigationsInvestigationsProcalcitonin
InvestigationsInvestigationsPleural effusion
InvestigationsInvestigationsPFA, PFA-100Platelet function assays
InvestigationsInvestigationsParacentesis, Ascitic Tap, ascites, exudate, transudate, serum:ascites, ratio, gradientPeritoneal Fluid Analysis
InvestigationsInvestigationsosmometersOsmolar gap
InvestigationsInvestigationsMRI Head
InvestigationsInvestigationsMRI and the critically ill
InvestigationsInvestigationscomplete, examination, picture, FBP, FBE, FBC, CBC, CBE, CBPFull blood count
InvestigationsInvestigationsSomatosensory Evoked Potentials, SSEPsEvoked Potentials in Critical Care
InvestigationsInvestigationsESRErythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
InvestigationsInvestigationsD-dimer
InvestigationsInvestigationsCT Head Interpretation
InvestigationsInvestigationsCT Head
InvestigationsInvestigationsCT Chest
InvestigationsInvestigationscerebrospinal fluid, LP, lumbar punctureCSF analysis
InvestigationsInvestigationsC-reactive proteinCRP
InvestigationsInvestigationsscreen, coagsCoagulation profile
InvestigationsInvestigationscreatine kinaseCK-MB
InvestigationsInvestigationsChest x-ray interpretation
InvestigationsInvestigationsBone marrow biopsy
InvestigationsInvestigationsbrain natriuretic peptideBNP
InvestigationsInvestigationsBlood film
InvestigationsInvestigationsBleeding time
InvestigationsInvestigationsRhesus, ProgesteroneBHCG, Rhesus D and Progesterone
InvestigationsInvestigationsAutoimmune markers
InvestigationsInvestigationsParacentesis, Ascitic Tap, ascites, exudate, transudate, serum:ascites, ratio, gradientAscitic fluid
InvestigationsInvestigationsarterial blood gasABG
InvestigationsInvestigationsAXRAbdominal X-ray interpretation
InvestigationsInvestigationsAXR, RiglerAbdominal X-ray and CT
InvestigationsInvestigationsAbdominal ultrasound
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesWaterborne infection
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesVibrio infection
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesVaricella zoster
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesVREVancomycin Resistant Enterococcus
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesUrosepsis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesTBTuberculosis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesTransmission-based precautions
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesToxoplasmosis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesStaphylococcal, TSSToxic shock syndrome
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesTetanus
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseases, MicrobiologyStenotrophomonas maltophilia
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesVISA, VRSA, MRSAStaphylococcus aureus
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesuniversal, body substance isolationStandard precautions
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseases, NeurosurgerySpinal epidural abscess
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesSpecific infections and causative organisms
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesSoil-related infections
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesSDDSelective digestive decontamination
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesQ fever
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesPressure areas and pressure ulcers
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesPost-splenectomy care
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesPCP, PJP, jiroveciPneumocystis pneumonia
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesOther bacteria
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseaseshealthcare associated infections (HAI)Nosocomial infections in ICU
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesNocardia, Nocardiosis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesNeedlestick injuries
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesNecrotizing fascititis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesMycoplasma pneumoniae
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesMulti-resistent bacteria outbreak
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesMRO, MROsMulti-Resistant Organisms
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesrhizopus, rhinocerebralMucormycosis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesMIC, MBC, minimum bactericidal concentrationMinimum inhibitory concentration
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesMeningococcaemia
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesMelioidosis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesMalaria
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesListeria
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesweil diseaseLeptospirosis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesLemierre syndrome
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesInfluenza
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesInfective endocarditis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesInfectious disease literature summaries
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesInfections in the immunocompromised
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesHIV and AIDS
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesHAI, HAIsHealthcare Associated Infections
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseaseshandwash, nosocomialHandwashing in ICU
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesHand hygiene
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesmycosis, fungal infection, fungusFungi
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesEncephalitis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesfilovirus, filoviridae, Ebola Haemorrhagic fever, hemorrhagic, diseaseEbola virus
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesDefinitions in infectious diseases
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasescryptococcal disease, meningitis, cryptococcusCryptococcosis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasescytomegalovirusCMV infection
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesClassification of antibacterials
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesCholera
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesCLABSI, CRBSI, cathether, CVC, CVL, venousCentral line infections
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesCellulitis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesCandidiasis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesBacterial meningitis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesAspergillosis
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesAntimicrobial quick reference
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseases, Pharmacologytime-dependent, concentration-dependent, killing, antibioticAntimicrobial kill characteristics
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseases, Sepsis, Pharmacologysepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, delaysAntibiotic timing
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesMINDMEAntibiotic stewardship
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesAntibiotic guideline in ICU
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesAntibacterial resistance
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesGPBAerobic gram positive bacteria
Infectious diseasesInfectious diseasesGNBAerobic gram negative bacteria
HOT CASEHOT CASEWeaning from ventilation HOT CASE
HOT CASEHOT CASEWeakness hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASETransplant patient hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASETracheostomy ready for decannulation HOT CASE
HOT CASEHOT CASESAHSubarachnoid haemorrhage hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASESpinal injury patient hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEShock hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASERespiratory failure hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEPost cardiac surgery hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEPolyuria hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASErenal failureOliguria and anuria hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEObstetric patient hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASENeutropaenicNeutropenic fever hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEMulti-trauma hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEMODS, multi-organ dysfunction syndrome, MOFMulti-organ failure hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASELong stay patient hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEJaundice hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEacute abdomenIntra-abdominal catastrophe hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEHot case templates
HOT CASEHOT CASEHead injury patient hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEGeneral approach to the hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEsepsisFever hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEExtubation assessment HOT CASE
HOT CASEHOT CASEemphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCOPD hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEComa hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASECardiac arrest survivor hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEBurns patient hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEBrain death hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEobesityBariatric patient hot case
HOT CASEHOT CASEabdominal aortic aneurysmAAA repair hot case
HistoryPrinciplesHistory of Emergency Medicine
HepatologyHepatology, Gastrointestinal, EquipmentMARSMolecular Adsorbent Recirculating System
HepatologyHepatology, Infectious diseases, GastrointestinalAcute ascending cholangitis
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyVenous ThromboembolismVTE Prophylaxis
HaematologyHaematology, Hematologyvon Willebrand Disease
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, Oncologytumor lysisTumour Lysis Syndrome
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, TransfusionTransfusion Literature Summaries
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, Transfusiontransfusion related lung injuryTRALI
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyTTPThrombocytopaenic Thrombotic Purpura
HaematologyHaematology, Hematologythrombocytopenia, low plateletsThrombocytopaenia
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, TransfusionStorage Lesions
HaematologyHaematology, Hematologydisease, anaemia, anemia, acute chest syndrome, vaso-occlusive disease, acute splenic sequestration, aplastic, priapismSickle cell crisis
HaematologyHaematology, Toxicologyhaemorrhage, bleeding, toxicity, NOAC, eliquisRivaroxaban and bleeding
HaematologyHaematology, ProceduresProcedures and Coagulopathy
HaematologyHaematologyHemorrhage, bleeding afterPost-Thrombolysis Haemorrhage
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyPorphyria
HaematologyHaematology, Hematologypolycythaemia rubra vera, PolycythemiaPolycythaemia
HaematologyHaematology, Hematologyphlegmasia alba dolensPhlegmasia Cerulea Dolens
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyPancytopeniaPancytopaenia
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyOozing from a Venepuncture Site
HaematologyHaematology, Transfusion, PharmacologyMassive Transfusion Protocol
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyMassive Blood Loss
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyLupus Anticoagulants
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, TransfusionRBC, red blood cellsLeukodepleted Blood
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyIsolated Elevated APTT
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyIV IGIntravenous Immunoglobulin
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyHeparin Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopaenia SyndromeHITTS
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, Transplant, Hepatology SOS, VOD, Sinusoidal Obstruction SyndromeHepatic veno-occlusive disease
HaematologyHaematology, SepsisHLH, syndrome, haemophagocyticHemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyHUS, Therapy-related TTP, Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
HaematologyHaematology, Hematologyanemia, hemolytic, haemolysis, hemolysisHaemolytic anaemia
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyHaematology Literature Summaries
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyHaematological Emergencies
HaematologyHaematology, PharmacologyEPOErythropoietin
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyDisseminated Intravascular Coagulation
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyXarelto, NOACDabigatran and Bleeding
HaematologyHaematology, Transfusion, PharmacologyCryoprecipitate
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyGVHDChronic Graft Versus Host Disease
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, TransplantBone Marrow Transplantation
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, TransfusionBlood Transfusion Risks
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, TransfusionBlood Transfusion in ICU
HaematologyHaematology, Transfusion, PharmacologyBlood products
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyBlood Product Compatibilities
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, TransfusionBlood Conservation Strategies
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, TransfusionPre-Transfusion TestingBlood Bank
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyApheresis, Plasmapheresis
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyAPLS, antiphospholipidAntiphospholipid Syndrome
HaematologyHaematology, HematologyAnaemia
HaematologyHaematology, Hematology, TransplantGVHDAcute Graft Versus Host Disease
HaematologyHaematology, Hematologytrauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC), traumaticAcute Coagulopathy of Trauma
GeriatricsGeriatrics, Traumaelderly, neglectElder abuse
General surgeryGeneral surgeryTURP syndrome
General surgeryGeneral Surgery, GastroenterologyToxic megacolon
General surgeryGeneral surgeryPsoas abscess
General surgeryGeneral Surgery, GastroenterologyProblems after bariatric surgery
General surgeryGeneral surgeryMesenteric ischaemia
General surgeryGeneral surgeryIleus
General surgeryGeneral surgeryAbdominal compartment syndrome
General medicineGeneral medicineStroke Volume VariationSystolic pressure variation
General medicineGeneral medicine, cardiologySigns of tetralogy of fallot
General medicineGeneral medicinedigital, DRERectal examination
General medicineGeneral medicinePulsus alternans
General medicineGeneral medicineNeck stiffness DDx
General medicineGeneral medicineMassive abdominal distention
General medicineGeneral medicineMarfan syndrome
General medicineGeneral medicineIntracranial hypertension signs
General medicineGeneral medicineHeart sound abnormalities
General medicineGeneral medicineGranulomatous diseases
General medicineGeneral medicineGeography and disease
General medicineGeneral medicineFrailty syndrome
General medicineGeneral medicineElderly and critical care
General medicineGeneral medicineDouble peak on arterial pulse
General medicineGeneral medicine, neurologyMyotomesDifferentiating nerve lesions
General medicineGeneral medicineCyanosis
General medicineGeneral medicineClubbing
General medicineGeneral medicineClinical examination of the critically ill
General medicineGeneral medicineAortic regurgitation signs
General medicineGeneral medicinezoonosesAnimal encounters and disease
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyPPI, PPIsStress ulcer prophylaxis
GastroenterologyGastroenterologySBPSpontaneous bacterial peritonitis
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyPortopulmonary syndrome
GastroenterologyGastrointestinal, Hepatology, Haematologysuperior mesenteric vein, inferior, SMV, IMV, splenic veinPortal vein thrombosis
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyPortal hypertension
GastroenterologyGastroenterology, Transplant MedicineLiver transplantation
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyscoring systemsLiver failure definitions
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyHepatopulmonary syndrome
GastroenterologyGastroenterologybleeding, gastrointestinal, upper, lower, hemorrhageGI haemorrhage
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastrointestinal Literature Summaries
GastroenterologyGastrointestinalenteral feeding, intoleranceGastric Residual Volume
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyFulminant hepatic failure
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyCoagulopathy in liver dysfunction
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyPseudomembranous Colitis, PMC, EnterocolitisClostridium difficile and PMC
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyChronic liver disease
GastroenterologyGastrointestional, Endocrinetumor, tumourCarcinoid syndrome
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyAbnormal LFTs post-vascular surgery
FluidsFluidsPerioperative fluid management
FluidsFluids, ResuscitationPassive Leg Raise
FluidsFluidsGlycocalyx in Critical Illness
FluidsFluidsGIPS, capillary leak syndromeGlobal Increased Permeability Syndrome
FluidsFluidsFluid Therapy Literature Summaries
FluidsFluids, ResuscitationFluid challenge
FluidsFluids, Sepsis, ResuscitationsepsisFluid bolus therapy
FluidsFluidsdaily, cumulative, assessment, chartFluid balance
FluidsFluids, EquipmentFluid administration device flow rates
FluidsFluidsde-resuscitationDeresuscitation and positive fluid balance
FluidsFluidsAssessing fluid status
FluidsFluidsAlbumin versus normal saline
FluidsFluidsAlbumin
EthicsEthicsMedical futility
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringWet Circuit
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringBair hugger, patient warming systemWarming blanket
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringVADVentricular Assist Device
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoring, VentilationVentilator alarms
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringVacuum Drain Bottle
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringFoley, IDC, IndwellingUrinary Catheterization
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringFoley, IDC, IndwellingUrinary Catheter
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringTube securing devices
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringTranscutaneous Pacing
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringTCD, ultrasound, Lindegaard RatioTranscranial Doppler
EquipmentEquipment, AirwayTracheostomy tubes
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringTissue Oxygenation Assessment
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringself-advancing nasal jejunal enteric feeding, nasojejunalTiger tube
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringTesting Gas Supply and Suction
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringTemporary Transvenous Cardiac Pacing
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringTemporary Epicardial Cardiac Pacing
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringDVT and VTE prophylaxis, thromboembolic deterrentTED stockings
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringSwivel connector
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringvenous oxygen saturation, central versus pulmonarySvO2 vs ScvO2
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringMixed venous oxygen saturationSvO2 monitoring
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringSite of Temperature Measurement in the Critically Ill
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringSenkstaken-Blackmore and Minnesota Tubes
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringCentral venous oxygen saturationScvO2 monitoring
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringRotameter, flow meter
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringRegulator for Medical Suction Outlet
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringRegional Anaesthesia in the Critically Ill
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringRIC LineRapid infusion catheter
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPulse OximetryPulse Oximeter
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPulmonary haemorrhage after PAOP measurement
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPAOP, PAWP, Wedging, Pulmonary Artery Occlusion PressurePulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPAC, Swan-Ganz, yellow snakePulmonary Artery Catheter
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPressure Monitoring Definitions
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPitt Speaking Tube
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPiCCO
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPIVC, venflonPeripheral intravenous cannula
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPericardiocentesis
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPercutaneous Endoscopic GastrostomyPEG tube
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPassy Muir Valve
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPAC vs TOE in Shock
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringpulmonary artery catheter, Swan-GanzPAC measurement troubleshooting
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPulmonary Artery CatheterPAC Literature Summaries
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringpulmonary artery catheter, Swan-GanzPAC insertion troubleshooting
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringOxylator
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringOxygen Cylinder
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringGuedel, OPAOropharyngeal airway
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringEsophagealOesophageal Doppler
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPartial rebreathing, NRBNon-rebreathing Oxygen Mask
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringNIBPNon-invasive Blood Pressure
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringtrain of four, neuromuscular blockadeNerve stimulator
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringNebulizerNebuliser
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringNPANasopharyngeal airway
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringNasogastric and Orogastric Tubes
EquipmentEquipment, TraumaMAST, medical anti-shockMilitary Anti-Shock Trousers
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringPractical ApproachMechanical Circulatory Support
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringMcCoy Laryngoscope Blade
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringMagnet
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringMagill forceps
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringLaryngoscope and blades
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringJugular Bulb Oxygen Saturation
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringIVC filter, VTE prophylaxis, inferior vena cavaIVC Filter
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringIntraosseous needle insertion
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringIntra-Aortic Balloon Pump Overview
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringIAPIntra-abdominal pressure monitor
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringIPC, sequential, pressurization, DVT and VTE prophylaxisIntermittent Pressurisation Compression
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringICC, intercostal catheterIntercostal Drain Insertion
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringintercostal catheter, ICC, Chest DrainIntercostal Catheter
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringIndications for Extracorporeal Therapies
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringHumidification
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoring, HistoryPAC, Swan-Ganz, yellow snakeHistory of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter
EquipmentEquipment, VentilationHigh Flow Nasal Cannula, HFNC, Heated and Humidifed
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoring, PharmacologyheliumHeliox
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringHeat and Moisture Exchanger
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoring, Renal, Toxicologyhemoperfusion, charcoalHaemoperfusion
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringGlidescope
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringGastric Tonometry
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringFlotrac
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringFiberoptic, LukensFlexible bronchoscope
EquipmentEquipmentFenestrated Tracheostomy Tube
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringFace masks
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringExtradural ICP monitors
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoring, EVD, ICP monitorsExternal Ventricular Drain
EquipmentEquipmentENK Oxygen Flow Delivery System
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringETTEndotracheal Tube
EquipmentEquipment, RespiratoryEndotracheal suction and catheter
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringthoracentesisEmergency Thoracocentesis
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringElectromagnetic interference
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringElectrical Safety Devices
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringElectrical Concepts and Definitions
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringextracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ECLSECMO Troubleshooting
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringextracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ECLSECMO overview
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringextracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ECLSECMO Literature Summaries
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringEndotracheal Tube, double lumen, DLTDouble Lumen Endotracheal Tube
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringIABP, intra-arterial, non-invasive, blood pressureNIBP and Arterial Lines Pressure
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringDefibrillators
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringpaddlesDefibrillation pads
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringCVP Measurement
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringCuff Pressure gauge
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoring, RenalRRT, renal replacement therapy, HemodialysisCRRT Haemodialysis Filter
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoring, RenalCRRTContinuous Renal Replacement Therapy Circuits
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringboltCodman ICP Monitor
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringCo-oximeter
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringCleaning Bronchoscope
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringunderwater sealChest Drainage System
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringCVCCentral Venous Catheters
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringFick principleCardiac Output Measurement
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringCO2, carbon dioxideCapnography waveform interpretation
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringCO2, carbon dioxideCapnography and CO2 detectors
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringBubble CPAP
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringBronchial blocker
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringBlood warmer
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringBlood gas syringe
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringmachine, arterial, venousBlood Gas Analyser
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringBlood filter
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringCollectionBlood Culture Bottles
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringBite block
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoringdepth of anaesthesia, bispectral indexBIS Monitoring
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringBag-Mask, BVM, bag-mask-ventilator, Laerdal, Ambu bagBag-Valve-Mask Ventilation
EquipmentEquipment and Monitoring, Transfusion cell salvage, cell saver, chest tubeAutotransfusion device
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringArterial line, IABP, intra-arterial blood pressureArterial line and Pressure Transducer
EquipmentEquipment and MonitoringCook, AintreeAirway exchange catheter
ENTENT, Infectious diseasesubmandibular spaceLudwig Angina
ENTENTEpistaxis
EndocineEndocrine, Metabolichyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosisThyroid storm
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicStress induced hyperglycemia
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicSteroid conversion
EndocineEndocine, SurgeryPost-parathyroidectomy care
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicPheochromocytoma
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicOxidative stress in critical illness
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicObesity
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolichypothyroidsimMyxoedema coma
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicHypothermia
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicHypokalaemic, K+, potassiumHypokalemic periodic paralysis
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicHyperthermia
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicHHSHyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicHeat stroke
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicGlucose control literature summaries
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicDKADiabetic ketoacidosis
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicCorticosteroids overview
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicPathophysiologyComplications of Obesity
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicAlcoholic ketoacidosis
EndocineEndocrine, MetabolicAdrenal insufficiency
ElectrolytesElectrolytesUrinary electrolytes
ElectrolytesElectrolytesSyndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone SecretionSIADH vs Cerebral Salt Wasting
ElectrolytesElectrolytessyndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion, antidiuretic hormoneTITLE
ElectrolytesElectrolyteshypermagnesaemia, hypomagnesaemia, hypermagnesemia, hypomagnesemia, magnesium, Mg2+Magnesium Overview
ElectrolytesElectrolyteshypophosphatemia, phosphate, PO4Hypophosphataemia
ElectrolytesElectrolyteshyponatremia, sodium Na+Hyponatraemia
ElectrolytesElectrolyteshypokalemia, potassium, K+Hypokalaemia
ElectrolytesElectrolyteshypocalcemia, calcium, ca2+, Hypocalcaemia
ElectrolytesElectrolyteshyperphosphatemia, phosphate, PO4Hyperphosphataemia
ElectrolytesElectrolyteshypernatremia, sodium Na+Hypernatraemia
ElectrolytesElectrolyteshyperkalemia, potassium, K+Hyperkalaemia management
ElectrolytesElectrolyteshypercalcemia, calcium, ca2+, Hypercalcaemia
ElectrolytesElectrolytesElectrolyte abnormalities summary
ElectrolytesElectrolytesrenalCerebral salt wasting
ElectrolytesElectrolytescalcium, ca2+, advantages, disadvantagesCalcium replacement
ElectrolytesElectrolytes, Endocrine, Metaboliccalcium, ca2+, Calcium metabolism
ElectrolytesElectrolytescalcium, ca2+,Calcium basics
ElectrolytesElectrolytes, Pharmacology, Cardiovascularinotrope, vasopressor, calcium, ca2+, Calcium as an inopressor
EducationEducation, SimulationIn Situ Simulation
EducationEducation TheoryDeliberate practice
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundTTETransthoracic echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundTOE, TEETransoesophageal echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundShunts and echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, Ultrasoundright ventricular, assessment, RVRV function echocardiography,
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundPulmonary Hypertension echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundMitral stenosis echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundMitral regurgitation echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, Ultrasoundleft ventricular, assessmentLV function echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundIntracardiac masses echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundInfective endocarditis echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundEchocardiography Overview
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundEchocardiography in Intensive Care
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundCardiomyopathy echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundAortic stenosis echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundechoAortic regurgitation echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundTOE, TTEAortic dissection echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography, UltrasoundAMI, echoAcute Myocardial infarction echocardiography
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Endocrine, Oncology, Psychiatry, Infectious diseasesWeight loss
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurology, MusculoskeletalWasting of the small muscles of the hand
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Cardiologyventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, flutterVT and VF DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurology, Radiologyhydrocephalus, CT headVentriculomegaly
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosisturbidity, urinalysisUrine transparency
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosisodor, urinalysisUrine odour
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosissodium, anion gap, urinary anion gap UAGUrine electrolytes
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosiscolor, urinalysisUrine colour
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosisUrinalysis
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, MetabolicurateUric acid
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, RenalBUN, blood urea nitrogen, BUN-Cr, ratioUrea Creatinine ratio
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, RenalBUN, blood urea nitrogenUrea
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GastrointestinalDDX, hemorrhage, GIUpper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, OphthalmologyTunnel vision
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyTremor
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, RespiratoryTracheal displacement
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, ToxicologyToxicological causes of cardiac arrest
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, ToxicologyToxic agents and abnormal vital signs
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Dermatology, ImmunologyThickened tethered skin
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Cardiologynarrow complex, wide complex, irregular, regularTachycardia DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Cardiology, Respiratory, Oncologysuperior vena cava, pemberton, hugh spear pembertonSVC Obstruction DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, CardiologySVT, atrioventricular tachydysrhythmia, AVNRT, AVRTSupraventricular tachycardia DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyDDX, thunderclap, abrupt onsetSudden severe headache
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Dermatology, Hematologysplinter hemorrhageSplinter hemorrhage
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Hematologyenlarged spleenSplenomegaly
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, ENT, Infectious diseasespharyngitisSore throat
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GastrointestinalSmall bowel obstruction DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Dermatology, Oncologytumor, benign, malignantSkin tumour
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Metabolic, Investigationsyndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion, antidiuretic hormoneTITLE
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Cardiology, Musculoskeletalradiating down the armShoulder pain DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Cardiologycardiogenic, obstructive, distributive, endocrineShock DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, DermatologyDDX, infarcts, pupura, rash, blisters, vesicles, oral lesions, exfoliatve, pustules, scaling, wheals, facial edema, oedemaSerious skin signs in sick patients
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologySICK DRIFTER, epilepsy, status epilepticus, seizure mimicsSeizures
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GenitourinaryScrotal mass
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, OphthalmologyRetinal haemorrhage
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, MetabolicRespiratory alkalosis
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, MetabolicRespiratory acidosis
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Ophthalmologypainful, painlessRed eye
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GastrointestinalRectal mass
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyDDX, nerve rootRadiculopathy
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, CardiologyPulsus Paradoxus
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, CardiologyPEA, EMD, pulseless electrical activity, electromechanical dissociationPulseless electrical activity DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Respiratory, Radiologychest x-ray DDX, consolidation, airspace filling, nodular, reticular, reticulonodularPulmonary opacities on CXR
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Respiratory, Radiology, InvestigationSCHART-S, RASCOPulmonary fibrosis DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Respiratory, RadiologyPseudoinfiltrates on CXR
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Orthopedics, Radiology, Musculoskeletal, Traumafracture mimicsPseudofracture DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, CardiologyPost-resuscitation syndrome
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Respiratory, Laboratoryexudate, transudate, gradient, ratioPleural Fluid Analysis
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurologypainful, predominately motor, mononeuritis multiplex, DAM IT BICHPeripheral neuropathy DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, ENT, Head and NeckenlargementParotid swelling
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyParkinsonism DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, DermatologyPalmar erythema
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Ophthalmologypapiloedema, optic atrophy, papillitisOptic disc abnormality
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Cardiologysystolic, diastolic, continuousMurmurs DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyDDX, hypokinesia, hyperkinesiaMovement disorders
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurologystiff neckMeningism
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GastrointestinalMedical causes of abdominal pain
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Radiology, Investigationportable chest x-ray, widened mediastinum, APMediastinal widening on portable x-ray
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, RespiratoryhemoptysisMassive haemoptysis DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GastrointestinalMalabsorption DDX
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GastrointestinalDDX, hemorrhage, GILower Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Ophthalmologyvisual loss, blindinessLoss of vision
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Gastrointestinalfirm and irregular liver, tender liver, pulsatile liverLiver palpation abnormalities
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Gastrointestinal, LaboratoryLFTs, aminotransferases, AST, ALP, ALT, GGT, LDHLiver Function Tests
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Dermatology, MusculoskeletalIschaemic ulcer, malignant, NeuropathicLeg ulcers
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GastrointestinalLarge bowel obstruction DDX
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosiscasts, microscopy, cultureLaboratory urinalysis
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Renalrenal mass, enlarged kidneyKidney mass
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurology, RadiologyIntracranial Structures: Contrast Enhancement
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurology, RadiologyIntracranial calcification
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Respiratory, Radiology, InvestigationChest X-ray DDX, fine reticular patternIncreased Interstitial Markings CXR DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, MetabolicHypomagnesemia, magnesium, Mg2+Hypomagnesaemia
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Endocrine, MetabolichypoglycaemiaHypoglyecemia
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, MetabolicHypochloremiaHypochloraemia
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, Metabolichypocalcemia, calcium, ca2+, Hypocalcaemia DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, MetabolicHypermagnesemia, magnesium, Mg2+Hypermagnesaemia
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Metabolichyperkalemia, potassium, K+Hyperkalaemia DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, MetabolicHyperchloremiaHyperchloraemia
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, Metabolichypercalemia, calcium, ca2+, Hypercalcaemia DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, MetabolichyperammonemiaHyperammonemia
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyHorner syndrome
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Respiratoryidiopathic interstitial pneumonia, DIP, NIP, UIP, AIP, NSIPHoneycomb lung DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Dermatology, Endocrinologyabnormal hair growthHirsutism
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Respiratory, RadiologyHilar enlargement on CXR
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Respiratory, Radiologyhilum, lymph, node, gland, CXRHilar Adenopathy
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Respiratoryintubated, ventilatedHigh airway pressures
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Hematology, GastrointestinalHepatosplenomegaly
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Gastrointestinalliver, enlarged, enlargementHepatomegaly
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, EndocrinegynecomastiaGynaecomastia DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Gastrointestinalhernia, swelling, massGroin lump
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GenitourinaryGenital ulcers
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Gastrointestinal, RadiologyRUQ, right upper quadrant gas, pneumoperitoneum, mimics, AXRGas on abdominal x-ray DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurology, PediatricsWerdnig-Hoffman, Down syndrome, infantile spinomuscular atrophy (SMA)Floppy infant
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Ophthalmologymydriasis, blown pupilFixed dilated pupil
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyDDX, recurrent, hemifacial spasm, Facial myokymiaFacial twitches
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Ophthalmologyblunt, penetratingEye trauma
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, OphthalmologyproptosisExophthalmos
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologySydenham, Huntington, choreaDystonia
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GastrointestinalDysphagia DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosisbedside, protein, blood, glucose, leukocyte esterase, nitrites, ketones, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrites, specific gravityDipstick urinalysis
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Endocrinethyroid, enlarged, enlargementDiffuse goitre
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Metabolic, InvestigationDiabetes Insipidus DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyDementia
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, LaboratoryC-reactive proteinCRP DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, RenalCreatinine
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurologypalsy, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, multipleCranial nerve lesions
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, OtherClubbing
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologySydenham, Huntington, choreaChorea DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, CardiologyChest pain DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurologycerebellum, midline, unilateral, bilateral, MVPSCerebellar disease DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurologyextrapontine myelinolysis, osmotic demyelination syndromeCentral Pontine Myelinolysis
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Cardiologyacute heart failure syndrome, low output, high outputCardiac failure DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyBulbar and pseudobulbar palsy
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, RespiratoryBronchiectasis DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, RespiratoryBronchial breath sounds
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Cardiologynarrow complex, wide complex, irregular, regularBradycardia DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Ophthalmologyblinking, facial ticsBlepharospasm
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Gastrointestinal, Laboratoryconjugated, unconjugatedBilirubin and jaundice
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, ImmunologyAutoimmune associated diseases
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, CardiologyAtrial Fibrillation DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Respiratorylung collapse, collapsed lungAtelectasis
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyFriedreich ataxia, Guillain-Barr̩ syndrome, incoordinationAtaxia DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Neurology, GastrointestinalDDx, hepatic flapAsterixis
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, MusculoskeletalArthritis
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, NeurologyAnosmia
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Hematology, Laboratoryanaemia, hypochromic, normochromic, normocytic, macrocytic, microcytic, iron studiesAnemia Mind Map
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Immunologysevere allergic reactionAnaphylaxis DDx
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Investigation, Laboratory, Metabolicapproach, osmolar gapAcid-Base disorders
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Dermatology, Oncology, EndocrineAcanthosis nigricans
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, Gastrointestinalacute abdomen, tenderness, rigidityAbdominal pain
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GastrointestinalswellingAbdominal mass
Differential diagnosisDifferential diagnosis, GastrointestinalswellingAbdominal distension
DermatologyDermatologyMIDI, lyell syndrome, Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal NecrolysisSJS and TEN
DermatologyDermatologyPTSD-DSerious generalised skin disorders
DermatologyDermatologyPupura fulminans
Decision makingDecision makingPrecautionary Principle and the Kehoe Principle
Decision makingDecision makingCritical Thinking
Critically IllCritically IllFAST HUGS IN BED Please!
CrisisCrisisCrisis, Crewmanship and CRM
ConferenceConferences and Presentationssocial media and the internet: the future of medical education, toxicological myths and half-truthsCICM ASM 2013
CommunicationCommunicationBest Case, Worst Case
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeWRAP decision making approach
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeTreatment Decisions when patients lack competence
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeTissue Donation
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeSpeaking Up
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeReading to learn
Clinical governanceClinical Governanceactive cycle of breathing techniquePhysiotherapy in ICU
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifePhysical restraint
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeCCIPersistent and Chronic Critical Illness
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifePalliative Care
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeObservations Compatible and Incompatible with Brain Death
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, EnvironmentalMedication Error
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeMedical Management of Potential Donors
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeManagement of the Organ Donation Patient, organ donor
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeLearning from Failure
Clinical governanceClinical governancepatient care roundICU Ward Rounds
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeFundamental Attribution Error
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, EnvironmentalFire In ICU
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeEvidence-Based Medicine
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeGRIEV_ING, SUPPORT, VALUEEnd-of-Life Care Family Meeting
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeElaboration and Elaborative Interrogation
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeDonation after Cardiac Death (DCD)
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeCHUMPContraindications to Solid Organ Donation
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeCollective Competence
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeCognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeCognitive Rigidity
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeCognitive load theory
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of Lifesedation, acute behavioural emergency, violence, agitationChemical restraint
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeGRIEV_ING, PLIIE, Breaking Bad News to Relatives
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeBrain Death
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeEleothanasiaAvoiding Nosocomial Dysthanasia
Clinical governanceClinical Governance, Ethics and End of LifeANZICS Statement on Death and Organ Donation
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryVasoplegia post-cardiopulmonary bypass
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgerytwiddler, failure to capture, sense, pacemaker-mediated tachycardia, sensor indiced tachycardiaTemporary pacemaker troubleshooting
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryPost-pericardiotomy syndrome
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryPneumonectomy
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryPhrenic nerve palsy post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryOff pump versus on pump CABG
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryEsophagealOesophageal perforation
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgery, RespiratoryLung Volume Reduction Surgery
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryIndications for adult cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryICU post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryHypoxaemia post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryHypothermia post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryHypotension post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryHypertension post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryHaemorrhage post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryFactors determining LIMA flow
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryCABGCoronary Artery Bypass Graft
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgery, RespiratoryPseudochylothoraxChylothorax
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryCardiothoracic surgery literature summaries
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryCardiopulmonary bypass
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryCardiac arrest management post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgeryAcute aortic dissection
CardiologyCardiologyWolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
CardiologyCardiologyWide Complex Tachycardia
CardiologyCardiologyWellens Syndrome
CardiologyCardiologyVT monomorphic, polymorphicVentricular Tachycardia
CardiologyCardiologyVFVentricular Fibrillation
CardiologyCardiologyVGE, Gas or air, arterial gas embolism, venous gas embolismVascular gas embolism
CardiologyCardiology, Investigationshigh, raised, increased, troponinaemia, troponitisTroponin in Critical Illness
CardiologyCardiologySyncope
CardiologyCardiologySTEMI Management
CardiologyCardiologySevere Heart Failure Management
CardiologyCardiologyRVI, STEMI, infarction MIRight ventricular infarction

Category

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CardiologyCardiologyRVFRight Ventricular Failure
CardiologyCardiologyPulmonary Hypertension
CardiologyCardiology, RespiratoryPulmonary Embolus versus Right Ventricular Infarction
CardiologyCardiologyPreload
CardiologyCardiologyPericarditis
CardiologyCardiologyPericardial disease
CardiologyCardiologyPercutaneous Valve Replacement Literature Summaries
CardiologyCardiologyPCIPercutaneous Coronary Intervention
CardiologyCardiologyPCO2 gap, cvaCO2gap
CardiologyCardiologyAdvantages and Disadvantages, AAI, VVI, DDD, Pacing Modes
CardiologyCardiologyAAI, VVI, DDD,Pacemakers
CardiologyCardiologyOverdrive Pacing
CardiologyCardiology, Cardiothoracic surgeryDelayed Sternal ClosureOpen Chest Management
CardiologyCardiologynSTEMI, UPA, unstable angina, non ST elevation acute coronary syndromesNSTEACS Management
CardiologyCardiologyNarrow Complex Tachycardia
CardiologyCardiologyMyocarditis
CardiologyCardiologyMyocardial stunning
CardiologyCardiologyMurmurs and Valve Lesions
CardiologyCardiologyLown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
CardiologyCardiologyLong QT Syndrome
CardiologyCardiologyLVOTOLeft Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction
CardiologyCardiologyJunctional Ectopic Tachycardia
CardiologyCardiologyImplantable Cardiac Defibrilators
CardiologyCardiologyHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
CardiologyCardiologyNHYA, Heart Transplant Patient
CardiologyCardiologyHeart Failure Literature Summaries
CardiologyCardiologyHeart Block and Conduction abnormalities
CardiologyCardiologymyxomatous mitral valve disease, paravalvular dehiscence, aortic, mitral, pulmonary, tricuspid, stenosis, regurgitationEmergent Valve Disorders
CardiologyCardiology, EMRefractory, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia (VF/VT)Electrical Storm
CardiologyCardiologyDifferential Diagnosis of ECG Abnormalities
CardiologyCardiologyAnrep effect, Bowditch effectContractility
CardiologyCardiologyCirculation Assessment
CardiologyCardiologyCement Implantation Syndrome
CardiologyCardiologyCauses of Acute Pulmonary Hypertension
CardiologyCardiologyCardioversion in ICU
CardiologyCardiologyFrank starling lawCardiovascular Physiology Overview
CardiologyCardiologyCardiovascular Performance Assessment
CategoryCCC Topic
CardiologyCardiologyCardiogenic Shock Literature Summaries
CardiologyCardiologyCardiac Resynchronisation Therapy
CardiologyCardiologyCardiac Output
CardiologyCardiologyaortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, tricuspid regurgitation, ASD, PDACardiac Lesions and Severe Clinical Signs
CardiologyCardiologyCardiac Biomarkers
CardiologyCardiologyCardiac Arrest Literature Summaries
CardiologyCardiologyAMI, prevention, myocardial infarction, B blockerBeta Blockers to Prevent Perioperative MI
CardiologyCardiologyCHA2DS2-VAScAtrial Fibrillation
CardiologyCardiologyArrhythmias Literature Summaries
CardiologyCardiologyArrhythmogenesis, vaughan-williams classification, reentrancy, automaticity, Arrhythmias
CardiologyCardiologyArial Natriuretic Peptide
CardiologyCardiologyARAortic Regurgitation
CardiologyCardiologyPerioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation of Patients Undergoing non-cardiac surgeryAHA/ACC Guidelines (2007)
CardiologyCardiologyAfterload
CardiologyCardiologyAcute Coronary Syndromes Literature Summaries
CardiologyCardiologyCRUSADE Score, ACSAcute Coronary Syndromes
AnatomyAnatomyThird Cranial Nerve Lesions
AnatomyAnatomyFemoral Vein Anatomy
AnatomyAnatomyDave Pilcher, lung anatomy, bronchoscope, bronchii, bronchiolesBronchoscopic Anatomy
AirwayAirwayVideo laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy
AirwayAirwayGlidescopeVideo laryngoscopy
AirwayAirwaypediatricUpper Airway Obstruction in a Child
AirwayAirwayUnplanned extubation, Self-extubationUnplanned extubation
AirwayAirwayTrismus, Restricted Mouth OpeningTrismus and Restricted Mouth Opening
AirwayAirwayTracheostomy Summary page
AirwayAirwayTracheostomy Literature Summaries
AirwayAirwayTracheostomy Insertion Techniques
AirwayAirwayTracheostomy Complications
AirwayAirwayTracheostomy advantages and disadvantages
AirwayAirway, ENT, RespiratoryTracheo-esophageal fistula, TOF, oesophagealTracheo-esophageal fistula
AirwayAirwayTiming of Tracheostomy
AirwayAirwayThree Axis Alignment versus Two Curve Theory
AirwayAirwaySwallowing
AirwayAirwaySurgical cricothyroidotomy
AirwayAirwayStridor
AirwayAirwaySuction Assisted Laryngoscopy Airway DecontaminationSALAD
AirwayAirwayRespiratory distress in Tracheostomy Patient
AirwayAirwayO2 MARBLES, SOAPMERapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
AirwayAirwayRSA, pharmacologically assisted laryngeal mask insertionRapid sequence airway and PALM
AirwayAirwayRapid Sequence IntubationPretreatment drugs for RSI
AirwayAirway, RetrievalRapid Sequence IntubationPrehospital RSI
AirwayAirwayPre-oxygenation
AirwayAirwayPost-intubation hypoxia
AirwayAirwayPost-intubation care
AirwayAirwayPost-extubation stridor
AirwayAirwayemergency intubation, life threatening, VAPOURSPeri-intubation life threats
AirwayAirwayPercutaneous versus Surgical Tracheostomy
AirwayAirwayPercutaneous Tracheostomy
AirwayAirwayParalytics for Intubation of the Critically ill
AirwayAirway, PaediatricsPaediatric Airway
AirwayAirwayNasal intubation
AirwayAirwayLaryngospasm
AirwayAirwayLaryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)
AirwayAirwayIntubation, Hypotension and Shock, rapid sequence intubation (RSI)Intubation, Hypotension and Shock
AirwayAirwayGI haemorrhageIntubation of the GI bleeder
AirwayAirway, GastrointestinalGI haemorrhageIntubation in Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
AirwayAirwayIntubating LMA, ILMA, FastrachIntubating LMA
AirwayAirwayETT Stylet
AirwayAirway, VentilationEndotracheal tube cuff leak
AirwayAirwayEpiglottoscopy, macintoshDirect Laryngoscopy
AirwayAirwaydistortion, disproportion, dysmobility, dentition, Vortex approachDifficult airway algorithms
AirwayAirwayDelayed Sequence intubation
AirwayAirwayCuff Leak Test, post-extubation stridorCuff Leak Test
AirwayAirwayCricoid pressure
AirwayAirway, ENTCoroner's Clot, nasopharyngeal, epistaxis, hemorrhage, haemorrhageCoroner's Clot
AirwayAirwayCan't Intubate, Can't Ventilate
AirwayAirwayCan't Intubate
AirwayAirwayBougie
AirwayAirwayBlind digital intubation
AirwayAirwayBleeding tracheostomy
AirwayAirwayBimanual laryngoscopy
AirwayAirwayAwake intubation
AirwayAirwayAssessment of Swallow in a Tracheostomy Patient
AirwayAirwayApnoeic oxygenation
AirwayAirwayAngioedema
AirwayAirwayAnatomy for Tracheostomy
AirwayAirwayAirway Obstruction
AirwayAirway, TraumaAirway Management in Major Trauma
AirwayAirwayAirway Literature Summaries
AirwayAirwayAirway and Neck Trauma, blunt, penetratingAirway in Neck Trauma
AirwayAirwayAirway in Maxillofacial Trauma
AirwayAirwayAirway Assessment
AirwayAirway, TraumaAirway and Cervical Spine Injury
AirwayAirwayETTAdverse Effects of Endotracheal Intubation
AdministrationAdministration, EducationTrainees with Difficulties
AdministrationAdministrationRAMESH NAGAPPANRapid Response System (RRS)
AdministrationAdministrationNew Equipment Purchasing
AdministrationAdminstrationManaging the Emergency Department, ED
AdministrationAdministrationICU Staffing, open ICU, Closed ICUICU Staffing
AdministrationAdministration, Infectious diseasesICU Response to a Pandemic, influenza, SARS, MERS, coronavirusICU Response to a Pandemic
AdministrationAdminstrationICU Outreach, critical care outreach teams (CCOT), ICU liaison, intensive careICU Outreach
AdministrationAdministrationICU Design and Staffing
AdministrationAdministration, Ethics, MedicolegalConsent and Competence in Children
AdministrationAdministrationClinical Governance
AdministrationAdministrationARDSChanges in ICU mortality
AdministrationAdminstrationChange leadership, management, John KotterChange leadership
AdministrationAdministration, Professional issuesBurnout
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseUAGUrinary Anion Gap
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseSID, StewartStrong Ion Difference
Acid-BaseAcid-Basedichloroacetate, carbicarb, Urinary alkalinisation, NaHCO3Sodium Bicarbonate Use
Acid-BaseAcid-Base, Metabolic, EndocrineDKA, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, ketoacids, NaHCO3Sodium Bicarbonate and DKA
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseRespiratory Compensation in Metabolic Disorders
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseRespiratory Alkalosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseRespiratory Acidosis
Acid-BaseAcid-Base, RenalRenal Tubular Acidosis, Uraemic acidosis, renal, acid-base, RTARenal Tubular Acidosis and Uraemic Acidosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BasePyroglutamic Acidosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseNormal Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis, HARDUP, CAGE, USEDCRAPNAGMA
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseHAGMAMetformin-related Lactic Acidosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseMetabolic Alkalosis Evaluation
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseMetabolic alkalosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseMetabolic Alkalosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseMetabolic acidaemia, acidemia, HAGMA, NAGMAMetabolic Acidosis Evaluation
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseMetabolic acidosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseMetabolic Acidosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseCohen & Woods classificationLactic Acidosis Evaluation
Acid-BaseAcid-Base, Investigationshyperlactaemia, hyperlactemia, LUKE, TIPS, FAILURE, Cohen & WoodsLactate and Lactic Acidosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseStarvation ketosis, Alcoholic ketoacidosis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, DKA, Ketoacidosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseDelta Ratio
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseD-Lactic acidosis
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseBE, SBEBase Excess vs Standard Base Excess
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseAnion gap
Acid-BaseAcid-BaseCardiopulmonary resuscitation, resus, Arterial blood gasABG changes in Cardiac Arrest

The CCC was created, and is maintained, by Chris Nickson and originated from the FCICM exam study notes created by Jeremy Fernando in 2011. All of these pages have been updated, modified and added to since by a number of contributors (see below). As such will be particularly useful to those studying for the CICM Fellowship exam (though there are topics outside the scope of the exam as well). Increasingly, entries relevant to the FACEM exam are also being added.

NOTE: Pages are continually added under these topic headings, to find a current list of pages for each topic just search for the topic heading in the searchable index table.

We have defined “critical care medicine” as the triad of 1) resuscitation, 2) emergency care for life-threatening conditions, and 3) intensive care; including all components of the emergency and critical care medicine delivery system, prehospital and hospital.

Peter Safar, 1974


References and resources

Numerous resources and references, in addition to those listed at the end of each page, were particularly useful in creating the compendium.

LITFL

FOAM and web-based resources

Textbooks

Contributors to the CCC
  • Alex Psirides FCICM
  • Cameron Knott FCICM
  • Chris Nickson FACEM FCICM
  • Chris Poynter FANZCA FCICM
  • David Tripp FRACP FCICM
  • Esti Blazquez FANZCA FCICM
  • James Hayes FACEM
  • Jeremy Fernando FANZCA FCICM
  • Luke Collett
  • Maurice Le Guen FCICM
  • Mike Cadogan FACEM FFSEM
  • Oliver Flower FCICM
  • Paul Davies FANZCA
  • Paul Young FCICM
  • Robert Buttner
  • Sarah Yong FCICM
  • Sabine Pecher FCICM

Critical Care

Compendium