Prothrombinex-VF
Prothrombinex: human plasma derivative; The 3 factor prothrombin complex concentrate available in Australia
Propofol
Propofol: IV hypnotic agent; potentiates the inhibitory transmitters glycine & GABA which enhance spinal inhibition.
Urinary Catheterisation
Indications Contraindications: Choose the correct catheter Handy Hints: References and Links
Sotalol
Sotalol: anti-arrhythmic; low doses = non-selective beta receptor antagonist; high doses = prolongs action potential
Statins in the Critically Ill
Statins (HMG CoA reductase inhibitors) are the most widely used drugs for lowering serum cholesterol levels. Statins also have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and immune-modulating effects (ie independent lipid-lowering effects) which may attenuate end-organ dysfunction in a number of syndromes
Sugammadex CCC
Sugammadex is used for reversal of the amino steroid neuromuscular blocking drugs rocuronium, vecuronium and pancuronium.
Tenecteplase (TNK-tPA)
Tenecteplase is a tissue plasminogen activator used as a thrombolytic medication in: Acute Ischaemic Strokes, Acute Myocardial Infarction, PE
Terlipressin
Terlipressin: synthetic vasopressin analogue with relative specificity for the splanchnic circulation where it causes vasoconstriction in these vessels with a reduction in portal pressure.
Tirofiban
Tirofiban: anti-platelet agent; glycoprotein IIb/IIIa antagonist -> stops platelet aggregation
Aubrey Hampton
Aubrey Otis Hampton (1900 - 1955) was an American Radiologist. Eponymously affiliated with Hampton hump and Hampton line
Adaptive Support Ventilation
Adaptive support ventilation (ASV) is a positive pressure mode of mechanical ventilation that is closed-loop controlled, and automatically adjusts based on the patient's requirements
Cervical artery dissection
Cervical artery dissections is the collective term for dissections of the carotid or vertebral arteries. They are important causes of stroke in younger people and are often difficult diagnoses to make