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Sodium Valproate Overdose

Sodium valproate is a commonly used anti-epileptic drug, that come sin standard and enteric coated forms. Toxicity is characterised by metabolic failure, resulting in multi-organ dysfunction and cerebral edema

CCC Critical Care compendium 340
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…

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Ultrasound Case 072

You are asked to look at an 82 year old man who has a poor urinary stream and recurrent urinary tract infections. You wonder if he has a large post void resudual volume so take a look.

CCC Critical Care compendium 340
Initial Management of Sepsis

Reviewed and revised 17 September 2019 OVERVIEW Initial management of sepsis and septic shock involves consideration of: resuscitation early administration of appropriate antibiotics following blood cultures early source control judicious fluid resuscitation, avoiding excess fluids noradrenaline for refractory hypotension (septic shock) inotropes…