Permissive hypotension
Permissive hypotension is also known as hypotensive resuscitation and low volume resuscitation. The concept remains controversial and is primarily applicable to the penetrating trauma patient
STEMI Management
STEMI is a type of acute coronary syndrome that requires emergency reperfusion therapy. Definition and assessment of STEMI is described in Acute Coronary Syndromes
We don’t need no FOAM Curriculum
The past few months have seen enthusiastic discussions of the need for a FOAM curriculum among users of free open access med(ical e)ducation. This topic was also in the spotlight at SMACC during the education plenary and the SMACC Q&A…
Hyperthermia-associated toxidromes
Toxidromes associated with hyperthermia may be difficult to distinguish: serotonin syndrome; anticholingeric syndrome; sympathomimetic syndrome; neuroleptic malignant syndrome; malignant hyperthermia
Carl Hueter
Carl Hueter (1838 - 1882) was a German Surgeon. Remembered for his contribution to the Hueter-Volkmann law (1862) with Richard von Volkmann (1830 - 1889)
Weigert-Meyer rule
Weigert (1877) and later Meyer (1907) recognized that the disposition of the ectopic orifice to lie caudal and medial to the orthoptic orifice was almost universal in cases of ureteral duplication. Weigert-Meyer Law.
Liver Transplantation
Liver transplantation is almost a routine procedure in ICU now, with >90% 1-year survival. Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) involves recipient hepatectomy, revascularisation of the donor graft and biliary reconstruction
Tracheal displacement
Tracheal displacement from the midline may occur towards or away from the causative lesion.
Diagnostic Tests in Research
Diagnostic tests and terms: sensitivity; specificity; positive predictive value; negative predictive value; likelihood ratio; receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC curve)
Alan Lyell
Alan Lyell (1917-2007) was a Scottish Dermatologist. Lyell Syndrome (1956) AKA toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Pseudo lung point
An anxious young man presents with left sided chest discomfort. After some internet research he is convinced he has a pneumothorax. What does this scan show?
Methylhexanamine
Methylhexaneamine C7H17N was originally intended to be used as a nasal decongestant but in recent times it has found its way into dietary supplements marketed with thermogenic or stimulant properties.