Defibrillators
Defibrillator: application of an electrical current across the heart to convert VF/VT -> sinus rhythm
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome and Intra-abdominal Hypertension
Electrolyte Abnormalities Summary
Electrolyte Abnormalities Summary
Calcium Replacement
Calcium Replacement: controversial issue; generally accepted that patient should have replacement if ionised Ca2+ < 0.8mmol/L
Transthoracic Echocardiography
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) Increasing useful bedside test with increasing role in critical care; position marker on right
Pulmonary Hypertension Echocardiography
Pulmonary hypertension is present when mean pulmonary artery pressure exceeds 25 mm Hg at rest or 30 mm Hg with exercise.
A Fumbling, Mumbling Mess!
A 41-year old man is brought to ED after becoming drowsy while in police custody. He states that he has taken an overdose of diazepam tablets prior to being arrested. A puzzling case of drug-induced delirium. Can you solve the mystery?
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 127
Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 127 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
Thyroid Function Tests
Thyroid Function Tests and basic interpretation
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Funtabulously Frivolous Friday Five 126 - Just when you thought your brain could unwind on a Friday, some medical trivia FFFF.
Ultrasound Case 062
A 30 year old woman presents with severe epigastric pain. The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs she had taken hadn't helped.
Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity
A case of paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity with a discussion of the Schiodt scoring system for predicting paracetamol-induced liver failure.