CICM SAQ 2011.2 Q1
List the complications and their likely underlying mechanisms specifically related to cardiopulmonary bypass that may be seen in the Intensive Care Unit following cardiac surgery.
CICM SAQ 2013.2 Q1
A 76-year-old female is admitted to the ICU following elective aortic and mitral valve replacement. Transoesophageal echo assessment at the end of surgery showed an ejection fraction of 20%. Her preoperative creatinine was 340 micromol/L. Total bypass time was 240 minutes.
CICM SAQ 2012.2 Q17
With regards to the determination of brain death; list the preconditions that must be met prior to the determination of brain death by clinical criteria
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 189
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 189 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
Ultrasound Case 081
A 70 year old man was admitted to hospital with a "viral illness". A peripheral IV cannula was inserted into his right cubital fossa
Mastering Intensive Care 040 with Ed Litton
This week’s guest, Australian intensivist Dr Ed Litton, truly amazes and inspires me. Despite having a full-time clinical and research career, and a young family, Ed pursues his passion for adventure mostly through ultra-endurance exercise.
Another Widow Maker
A 55 year old man presents with a good chest pain story that makes you nervous. A review of ST elevation in aVR and LMCA Stenosis
David Drummond
Sir David Drummond (1852–1932) was an English physician. Drummond sign of tracheal whiff with thoracic aortic aneurysm 1908
Redback Spider Envenoming
Redback spider bite is the most common envenoming in Australia with 5000–10,000 human bites occurring annually.
Lessons from Osler 003
The art of observation is central to the art of medicine, and William Osler was its greatest teacher. Here are some more lessons from the master.
UCEM Waiting Room Movies
Waiting Room Medical Movies series we can now demonstrate one of the practical applications of twitter to advancing the field of health and medical education
ECG Case 078
These ECGs are from a 58 yr old male reviewed in a rural setting, approximately ~2500 km from the nearest tertiary centre. Describe and interpret these ECGs. LITFL Top 100 ECG