Aortic regurgitation is diastolic reflux of blood from aorta to LV due to malposition of the aortic cusps. RISK FACTORS age enlarged aortic root diameter: Marfans, Enhlers-Danlos, oesteogenesis imperfecta, connective tissue disorders bicuspid AV atherosclerosis infective endocarditis rheumatic heart disease…
Contractility = the change in force generated independent of preload. Inotropy and contractility are essential synonymous — inotropes are agents that increase contractility.
Arguments for and against Compression Only CPR
Blood Culture Bottles: tubes for sampling blood for microbiological cultures; detection of circulating microorganisms in bacteraemia and septicaemia
Bite block: Prevent damage a patient from biting down when placing an device in or through the oral cavity, or during an intraoral procedure
Oxylator: a device that acts as a combination between a bag-valve mask and a portable ventilator; primarily for prehospital use
The ENK oxygen flow delivery system is used in conjunction with emergency cannula cricothyroidotomy
Basic summary of Circulation Assessment
Cement implantation syndrome: embolism of fat, bone, marrow, clot, blood and methylmethacrylate; potentially leading to cardiovascular collapse
Cardioversion in ICU: cardioversion is the delivery of electrical energy that is synchronised with the QRS complex in an attempt to revert an abnormal rhythm
Cardiovascular Physiology Overview: summary of cardiac muscle, electrical properties, haemodynamics and blood supply
Cardiovascular Performance Assessment: Summary of cardiovascular performance assessment, primarily in the peri-operative setting