Compare and Contrast Template
OVERVIEW
- In the FCICM exam this means ‘describe similarities and differences (e.g. in table form)’
- useful to base structure on the key features of the alternatives
TEMPLATE
‘AEIOU’
- Availability and cost
- Evidence and place in guidelines
- Information given (vs gold standard if applicable), principle of use, other features
- Indications and contra-indications
- Oh no! (side effects, complications, limitations)
- User and technical issues (expertise, insertion, complexity, transport)
Critical Care
Compendium
Chris is an Intensivist and ECMO specialist at The Alfred ICU, where he is Deputy Director (Education). He is a Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University, the Lead for the Clinician Educator Incubator programme, and a CICM First Part Examiner.
He is an internationally recognised Clinician Educator with a passion for helping clinicians learn and for improving the clinical performance of individuals and collectives. He was one of the founders of the FOAM movement (Free Open-Access Medical education) has been recognised for his contributions to education with awards from ANZICS, ANZAHPE, and ACEM.
His one great achievement is being the father of three amazing children.
On Bluesky, he is @precordialthump.bsky.social and on the site that Elon has screwed up, he is @precordialthump.
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