Chain of Survival
A conceptualisation of the interventions that contribute to a successful outcome after a cardiac arrest; like any chain, it is only as strong as the weakest link
Drugs for Cardiac Arrest
List of commonly used medications and drugs in cardiac arrest.
Drug Infusion Doses
A summary of commonly used drug infusions and their dosing and preparation for use in critical care (ICU / Anaesthethics / Emergency)
Translational Simulation
Translational simulation improves patient care & health systems by diagnosing safety/ performance issues & delivering interventions.
Civilian First Aid
Videos to demonstrate simple lifesaving first aid skills to allow civilians in areas of conflict to potentially save the life of their fellow citizens
Targeted temperature management (TTM) after cardiac arrest
Targeted temperature management (TTM) refers to strict temperature control following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Current evidence = Normothermia and actively treat fevers.
Killer ECG Patterns: Part 2
8 deadly ECG patterns NOT to miss -- Part 2, the occlusion version. These patients require immediate cardiology referral for emergent reperfusion therapy.
Fluids and electrolytes: Potassium wasting nephropathy
In this video Joel Topf looks at three types of potassium wasting nephropathies: Polyuria; distal RTA; and hypomagnesemia...and how each can lead to hypokalemia.
Hoffman-Rigler sign
Radiological sign of left ventricular enlargement based on the distance between the inferior vena cava (IVC) and left ventricle (LV).
Comms Lab: Angry people
Comms Lab 33: 5 Lessons the Ocean Taught Me How To Deal With Angry People
VanPOCUS 22 Virtual Ultrasound Conference
A virtual multi-disciplinary conference on point of care ultrasound in medicine with vanPOCUS a group of Vancouver ultrasound enthusiasts.
Armand Trousseau
Armand Trousseau (1801 - 1867) was a French Physician. Eponymously affiliated with a sign, a spot and a syndrome...