Tracheostomy Insertion Techniques
Approach to percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) procedure
Tracheostomy Literature Summaries
Summary of evidence for PDT versus open tracheostomy. No difference in ICU or hospital mortality; duration of ventilation; nosocomial pneumonia
Percutaneous vs Surgical Tracheostomy
Percutaneous tracheostomy = reference to a number of different techniques to insert a tracheostomy (gradual dilation, forceps dilation, rhino and translaryngeal techniques)
I’m Just Trying To Get Clean Bro’
Muttered shadows pervade the lugubrious intermission chamber with a festive rainbow of illicit degustations. Red tablets, green pills, yellow capsules, white poppers, purple hum-dingers and now…pure bath salts.
Respiratory distress in Tracheostomy Patient
There are important considerations regarding tracheostomy management that differ from the standard approach to respiratory distress
PaO2/FiO2 Ratio (P/F Ratio)
PaO2/FiO2 ratio is the ratio of arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2 in mmHg) to fractional inspired oxygen (FiO2 expressed as a fraction, not a percentage)
Bleeding Tracheostomy
Haemorrhage from, or around, a tracheostomy site is both relatively common and potentially life-threatening
Self-Discipline Implantation
Since Count Volta first started mixing electrolyte solutions, redox reactions have driven human devices thanks to their storage of chemical energy. From small cells, it was just a matter of time before lazy and lethargic Americans, sick of manually cranking their cars demanded starter engines, and of course the humble car battery.
CICM SAQ 2010.1 Q13
Questions 13.1. Apart from vancomycin, list three antibiotics that have activity against hospital acquired methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). 13.2 List an example of each of the three main classes of systemic antifungal agents. 13.3. Briefly outline the dosing adjustment…
Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)
LMA is an acronym for Laryngeal Mask Airway; a type of extraglottic airway device aka supraglottic airway device (SAD)
Intubating LMA
the intubating LMA (Fastrach™) is a specially designed supraglottic airway device (SAD) that can be used as a conduit to facilitate intubation
ETT Stylet
ETT stylet is a device that allows the endotracheal tube (ETT) to be stiffened and the shape molded as desired.