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Critical Care Compendium

The LITFL Critical Care Compendium is a comprehensive collection of pages concisely covering the core topics and controversies of critical care. Currently there are over 1,500 entries with more in the works, and all the pages are being constantly revised and improved.

Critical Care Compendium
CategoryTitle of post
PharmacologyLevetiracetamkeppra, antiepileptic, seizure, status epilepticus, TBI
PharmacologyDesmopressinDDAVP, diabetes insipidus, hypernatraemia, hypernatremia, DI, pituitary failure, brain death
PharmacologyClevidipineCleviprex, Anti-hypertensive, hypertension, hypertensive crisis, blood pressure control, BP
UltrasoundAirway UltrasoundAirway, USS, sonography, clinical ultrasound
HaematologyModifications to blood componentsRed blood cells, transfusion, massive transfusion, blood products, transfusion reaction, haematology, hematology
HaematologyFibrinogen ConcentrateRiaStap, factor I, massive transfusion, bleeding, haemorrhage, hemorrhage, TEG, ROTEM
HaematologyPlateletsHaemorrhage, hemorrhage, massive transfusion, plt, bleeding, thrombocytopenia
HaematologyRed cellsRed Blood Cells, RBCs, Packed Red Blood Cells, PRBCs, red petrol, anaemia, anemia, transfusion, pharmacology
CardiologySpontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
CardiologyThrombolysis for submassive pulmonary embolus
VivaEquipment and Procedure Viva
VivaCommunications Viva
VentilationWeaning from Mechanical Ventilation
VentilationVolutrauma
VentilationVolume versus Time Graph
VentilationVentilator Waveform Analysis
VentilationVentilation Literature Summaries
VentilationTranspulmonary pressure(TPP) oesophageal manometry, esophageal pressure, Pes
VentilationSpontaneous Breathing TrialSpontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT), minimal ventilator settings, difficulty weaning, wean from mechanical ventilation
VentilationSpontaneous breathing and mechanical ventilation
VentilationSetting Up A Ventilator
VentilationSelective Lung VentilationDLT, double lumen, single, lung separation, independent
VentilationRecruitment Manouvres in ARDSmanouver, recruitment
VentilationPulmonary Mechanics
VentilationProtective lung ventilationlow tidal volume
VentilationProne Position and Mechanical Ventilation
VentilationPressure versus Volume Loop
VentilationPressure versus Time Graph
VentilationPositive End Expiratory PressurePEEP
VentilationPatient-Ventilator Dyssynchrony
VentilationPaO2- FiO2 Ratio
VentilationOpen lung approach to ventilationhigh PEEP, recruitment
VentilationNon-invasive ventilation for weaning
VentilationNon-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
VentilationNeuromusclular Blockade in ARDS
VentilationModes of Ventilation
VentilationMechanical Ventilation Overview
VentilationIntubation and Mechanical Ventilation Indications, Complications
VentilationIntubation and Mechanical Ventilation
VentilationIntrinsic PEEP
VentilationInterruptions of SedationDaily, mechanically ventilated patients
VentilationIndices that predict difficulty weaning
VentilationImproving Oxygenation in ARDS
VentilationHigh Frequency Ventilation (HFV)
VentilationHigh Frequency Oscillation Ventilation (HFOV)
VentilationHigh airway and alveolar pressures, pressure alarm
VentilationFlow Volume Loops
VentilationFlow versus Time Graph
VentilationExtubation Assessment in ICU
VentilationExtubation Assessment in ED
VentilationDynamic Presure-Volume Loops
VentilationDriving pressure
VentilationDifficulty weaning from mechanical ventilation
VentilationDifficulty Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation
VentilationAuto Triggering of the Ventilator
VentilationARDSnet Ventilation Strategy
VentilationAirway Pressure Release VentilationAPRV
VentilationAdjunctive Respiratory Therapies
VentilationAdaptive Support VentilationASV
VentilationA-a gradientalveolar, arterial, oxygen, oxygenation
VascularVascular surgery literature summaries
VascularVascath misplacementIntra-arterial misplacement of a vascath, Vascath into an artery
VascularRenal failure Post AAA Repair
VascularMyocardial ischemia post AAA repair
VascularHypertension post AAA repair
VascularCervical artery dissectioncarotid, vertebral
VascularCarotid endarterectomy
VascularAbdominal aortic aneurysmAAA
Upper GITIPSSTransjugular Intrahepatic Porto-systemic Shunt Procedure
Upper GIPost-hemihepatectomy carePringle Manoeuvre
Upper GIPancreatitis
Upper GICholecystitis
Upper GIAcalculous cholecystitis
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic Brain Injury PrognosisTBI
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injury OverviewTBI
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic Brain Injury MonitoringTBI
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic Brain Injury ManagementTBI
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injury Literature SummariesTBI
Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic Brain Injury AssessmentTBI
Traumatic brain injuryTemperature and TBITraumatic Brain Injury, hypothermia
Traumatic brain injuryPolyuria and Traumatic Brain InjuryTBI
Traumatic brain injuryModerate head injuryseverity, traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuryLund Concept in TBITraumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuryLimitations of CT Head in TBITraumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuryIncreased ICP in TBITBI, intracranial pressure
Traumatic brain injuryDiabetes insipdus due to TBIDI, head injury, traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuryBrain Impact apnoeaapnea, TBI, hypoxia, hypercapnia, hypercarbia, catecholamine sure
Traumatic brain injuryBase of skull fractureBOS#, Battle
TraumaTrauma Scoring Systems
TraumaTrauma Mortality and the Golden Hour
TraumaTrauma Literature Summaries
TraumaThoracic trauma
TraumaSpleen traumaSplenic injury grading
TraumaSpinal cord anatomy and syndromes
TraumaSmoke inhalationairway burn, pneumonitis, carbon monoxide, cyanide, methemoglobinemia
TraumaRetroperitoneal hemorrhagehaemorrhage, spontaneous
TraumaRefractory shock in trauma
TraumaREBOA in resuscitationresuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta
TraumaRAPTOR suitehybrid unit, Resuscitation with angiography, percutaneous techniques and operative repair
TraumaPrevention of Electrocution
TraumaPre-peritoneal packing
TraumaPost-traumatic seizuresprophylaxis, phenytoin, levetiracetam
TraumaPermissive hypotensionpenetrating trauma
TraumaPelvic Trauma: Angiography And Embolisation
TraumaPelvic Trauma
TraumaPelvic Stabilization
TraumaPelvic Fracture Classification
TraumaPelvic Arterial Injury
TraumaPediatric trauma patient
TraumaObesity and Trauma
TraumaMajor Haemorrhage in Trauma
TraumaLiver traumaHepatic injury grading
TraumaLightning injury
TraumaKidney traumaRenal injury grading
TraumaKetamine RSI in head injuryrapid sequence intubation, RSI, TBI, traumatic brain injury
TraumaInitial trauma assessment
TraumaInhalation injury
TraumaHaemostatic resuscitation, hemostatic
TraumaHaematuria in trauma
TraumaFinger thoracostomy
TraumaFat embolism syndrome
TraumaFacial trauma
TraumaExtremity injurieslife-threatening, limb-threatening, crush syndrome, degloving, amputation, neurological compromise
TraumaExtremity arterial injuryhaemorrhage, hemorrhage
TraumaEmergency thoracotomy
TraumaElectrical injury
TraumaDigital Rectal Exam in trauma(DRE) in Trauma, PR, per rectum exam
TraumaDiaphragm injurydiaphragmatic rupture
TraumaDamage Control ResuscitationDamage Control Surgery
TraumaCrush Syndromeinjury
TraumaCompartment syndrome
TraumaCervical spine fractures
TraumaCervical spine assessment
TraumaBurns Literature Summaries
TraumaBurns
TraumaBlunt cardiac injury
TraumaAortic injury investigation
TraumaAnalgesia in chest trauma
TraumaAcute traumatic spinal cord injury
TraumaAbdominal trauma
TraumaAbdominal CT vs DPL
TransplantInfections occurring post-transplantation
TransplantAcute Transplant Issues
ToxinologyTick paralysisixodid hard tick, acarology
ToxinologySpider envenoming
ToxinologySnakebite envenoming
ToxinologyScombroid poisoningfish, marine
ToxinologyPlant toxicitypoisoning, herbal
ToxinologyMushroom toxicitypoisoning, fungi
ToxinologyMarine envenomingjellyfish, octopus, fish
ToxinologyDoes antivenom work?Redback, RBS
ToxinologyCiguatera poisoningmarine, ciguatoxin
ToxicologyUrine drug screenUrine drug screens, urine toxicology screens, UDS, urine toxicology screens
ToxicologyTricyclic antidepressant overdoseTCA, overdose, sodium channel
ToxicologyToxicology literature summaries
ToxicologyToxic Alcohol IngestionIsopropanol, isopropyl alcohol, Ethylene Glycol, Methanol
ToxicologyTheophylline toxicitymethylxanthines
ToxicologySympathomimetic toxidrome
ToxicologySympatholytic toxidrome
ToxicologySodium valproate overdose
ToxicologySodium channel blocker toxicity
ToxicologySerotonin syndrome
ToxicologySedative toxidrome
ToxicologySalicylate toxicity
ToxicologyPolonium
ToxicologyParaquat poisoning
ToxicologyOrganophosphate poisoningOGP
ToxicologyOpioid withdrawal
ToxicologyOpioid overdose
ToxicologyNeuroleptic malignant syndrome
ToxicologyMonamine Oxidase inhibitor toxicityMAOI
ToxicologyMethanol toxicity
ToxicologyMethaemoglobinaemia
ToxicologyMalignant hyperthermiahyperpyrexia, Michael Denborough
ToxicologyLocal anesthetic toxicity
ToxicologyLiver transplant for paracetamol toxicity
ToxicologyLiver failure in toxicology
ToxicologyLithium toxicity
ToxicologyIsoniazid toxicityhydrazine, pyridoxine
ToxicologyIron overdosedesferrioxamine
ToxicologyHypoxaemia in toxicology
ToxicologyHyperthermia-associated toxidromesHyperthermia-associated toxidromes, serotonin syndrome, anticholingeric syndrome, sympathomimetic syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, malignant hyperthermia
ToxicologyHyperbaric oxygen for carbon monoxide poisoning
ToxicologyHigh-dose insulin euglycaemic therapy (HIET)
ToxicologyGlucagon as an Antidote
ToxicologyGI Decontaminationgastrointestinal, whole bowel irriagtion, induced emesis, gastric lavage, charcoal activated
ToxicologyGastric lavage
ToxicologyEvidence-based Toxicology
ToxicologyEthylene glycol toxicity
ToxicologyEthanol intoxicationabuse, dependence
ToxicologyEnhanced elimination
ToxicologyECG in Toxicology
ToxicologyDrug withdrawal syndromes in ICU
ToxicologyDigoxin Toxicity and Stone Heart Theorycalcium
ToxicologyDigoxin toxicityacute, chronic
ToxicologyCyanide poisoningDicobalt edetate, Hydroxocobalamin, sodium thiosulfate
ToxicologyCorrosive ingestion
ToxicologyCocaine-associated chest painLevamisole
ToxicologyCocaine toxicityLevamisole
ToxicologyClenbuterol toxicitysteroid, anabolic
ToxicologyCitrate toxicity
ToxicologyCholinergic syndrome
ToxicologyCarbon monoxide poisoning
ToxicologyCarbamazepine toxicity
ToxicologyCalcium channel blocker toxicity
ToxicologyBeta blocker overdosesotalol, propanolol
ToxicologyBenzylpiperazine
ToxicologyBarbiturate overdose
ToxicologyApproach to acute poisoning
ToxicologyAntidote Summary
ToxicologyAnticholinergic syndrome
ToxicologyAmphetamine toxicity
ToxicologyAlcohol withdrawal
ToxicologyAcute paracetamol toxicityKing's College Criteria
TemplateCritically Evaluate Template
TemplateCompare and Contrast Template
TemplateClinical Management Template
TemplateAdverse Outcome Template
TechnologyGizmo idolatry
ShockMultiple Organ Dysfunction SyndromeMODS, multiorgan failure, MOF, Multi Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, MODS, Multiorgan Dysfunction Syndrome
ShockMitochondrial dysfunctionMitochondrial disease
SepsisUnresolved Sepsisantibiotic treatment failure
SepsisSurviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines 2012
SepsisSurviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines 2008
SepsisSteroids and Septic Shock Literature Summaries
SepsisSeptic encephalopathy
SepsisSeptic emboli
SepsisSeptic cardiomyopathy
SepsisSepsis Pathophysiology
SepsisSepsis Overview
SepsisSepsis Literature Summaries
SepsisSepsis DefinitionsSIRS, PIRO, severe sepsis, septic shock
SepsisSepsis biomarkers
SepsisLactate clearance versus ScvO2 monitoring in sepsis
SepsisInitial Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock
SepsisImmunomodulatory agents in sepsisCORTICUS, statin, Activated Protein C, steroids
SepsisFever, friend or foe
SepsisEarly goal directed therapy in sepsis
SepsisCatecholamine excessBeta Blockade and Critical Illness, sepsis, adrenergic receptor
RheumatologySystemic Lupus ErythematosusSLE
RheumatologyScleroderma
RheumatologyRheumatoid arthritis
RheumatologyPolyangiitis ‰ÛÒ MPA, GPA, EGPAWegener granulomatosis, Microscopic Polyangitis, Churg‰ÛÒStrauss syndrome
Retrieval medicineTransferring the critically ill
Retrieval medicineIdeal transport monitor
Retrieval medicineIdeal helicopter ventilator
Retrieval medicineAeromedical transport of the critically ill
ResuscitationTherapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrestTargeted temperature management, TTM, OOHCA, IHCA, cardiac arrest, therapeutic hypothermia, out of hospital cardiac arrest
ResuscitationSelective Aortic Arch PerfusionSAAP
ResuscitationResuscitation Team Leader
ResuscitationResuscitation literature summaries
ResuscitationPulseless Electrical ActivityPEA, pulseless electrical activity, EMD, electromechanical dissociation
ResuscitationPost-hypoxic myoclonusPHM, anoxic, Lance-Adams Syndrome, MSE, myoclonic status epilepticus
ResuscitationPost-cardiac arrest syndrome
ResuscitationPost Cardiac Arrest Care
ResuscitationPerimortem caesarian sectioncesarian, hysterotomy
ResuscitationPaediatric Life supportARC, australian resuscitation council
ResuscitationPaediatric anaphylaxis
ResuscitationNewborn resuscitationneonatal, ARC, australian resuscitation council
ResuscitationMechanical CPRMechanical CPR (mCPR), automated chest compression device, lucas, zoll, autopulse
ResuscitationIntra-arrest therapeutic hypothermia(IATH), intra-arrest cooling
ResuscitationInotropes, vasopressors and other vasoactive agents
ResuscitationImmediate Post-ROSC Management
ResuscitationILCOR Guidelines Changes (2010)
ResuscitationHypovolaemia, hypovolemia
ResuscitationFluid responsiveness
ResuscitationDrugs for cardiac arrestmedications, vasopressors, bicarbonate, anti-arrhythmics
ResuscitationDrowning
ResuscitationCorticosteroids in refractory shock
ResuscitationCompression only CPR
ResuscitationChain of Survival
ResuscitationCessation of CPRwhen to stop resuscitation
ResuscitationCapnography in Cardiac ArrestCO2, carbon dioxide
ResuscitationBasic life supportARC, BLS, australian resuscitation council
ResuscitationARC Guideline changes (2006)ARC, australian resuscitation council
ResuscitationAnti-arrhythmic drugs and cardiac arrest
ResuscitationAnaphylaxis
ResuscitationAdvanced life supportARC, ALS, australian resuscitation council
RespiratoryWheeze
RespiratoryVentilator Associated Pneumonia
RespiratoryVentilator Associated Lung InjuryVALI, Ventilator Induced Lung Injury, VILI
RespiratoryUpper airway obstruction
RespiratorySurgical Emphysema
RespiratorySARS, MERS and the Coronaviruses
RespiratoryRoutine Daily CXRchest x-ray
RespiratoryRespiratory Literature Summaries
RespiratoryPulmonary embolism
RespiratoryPneumothorax
RespiratoryPneumonia in Immunocompromised
RespiratoryPneumonia in Heart-Lung Transplant
RespiratoryPlatypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome
RespiratoryOxygen-Haemoglobin Dissociation Curveoxy-Hb dissociation curve, HbO2, hemoglobin
RespiratoryOxygen saturation targets in critical illness
RespiratoryOxygen extraction ratio
RespiratoryOxygen and CO2 Retention in COPDcarbon dioxide retainer
RespiratoryOpen lung biopsy
RespiratoryObstructive Sleep Apnoeaapnea
RespiratoryNosocomial pneumonia
RespiratoryNonresolving or Progressive Pneumonia
RespiratoryNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) and Asthma
RespiratoryNeurogenic pulmonary edemaoedema, NPE
RespiratoryNegative pressure pulmonary edemaoedema, NPPE
RespiratoryLung transplant
RespiratoryLung abscess
RespiratoryLeukotriene receptor antagonists
RespiratoryIdiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisIPF, Usual Interstitial Pneumonitis, idiopathic interstitial pneumonia IIP, UIP
RespiratoryHyperbaric oxygen
RespiratoryHigh Altitude illnessacute mountain sickness, high altitude cerebral edema (HACE), high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), high altitude retinal haemorrhages
RespiratoryHaemoptysishemoptysis
RespiratoryElectrical impedence tomographythoracic, chest, lung, EIT
RespiratoryDiffuse alveolar haemorrhage
RespiratoryDiaphragmatic Palsy
RespiratoryDecompression Sickness
RespiratoryCryptogenic Organising PneumoniaBOOP, Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organising Pneumonia
RespiratoryCommunity Acquired PneumoniaCAP, SMART COP, SMARTCOP
RespiratoryChronic Obstructive Airways DiseaseCOPD, COAD, CORD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis
RespiratoryBurns, Oxygenation and Ventilation
RespiratoryBronchopleural Fistula
RespiratoryBronchiectasis
RespiratoryAspiration PneumonitisMendelson syndrome
RespiratoryAspiration Pneumonia
RespiratoryARDS Literature SummariesAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
RespiratoryAcute Severe Asthma
RespiratoryAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome DefinitionsARDS
RespiratoryAcute Respiratory Distress SyndromeARDS
ResearchValidity of Clinical Researchtrial
ResearchTypes of research studies
ResearchSurrogate outcomes
ResearchSubgroup analysis
ResearchStandardised mortality ratioSMR
ResearchRisk and Numbers needed to treatNNT, absolute risk, relative risk
ResearchRetrospective studiescohort, observational, chart review
ResearchReceiver Operating Characteristics CurveROC curve, diagnostic test
ResearchRandomised control trialsRCT, RCTs
ResearchRandomisation
ResearchQuantitative data types and tests
ResearchQualitative data types and tests
ResearchPublication Practices Distort Scienceeconomics
ResearchPropensity Score Analysis
ResearchPractice Misalignment
ResearchPower and Sample SizeCalculation
ResearchPhases of Clinical ResearchTrials
ResearchOdds ratio
ResearchMeta-analysis and systematic reviewforrest plot
ResearchMedical Reversal
ResearchMeasures of variabilityconfidence interval, standard error, standard deviation
ResearchMeasures of central tendency
ResearchLogistic regression analysisregression coefficients
ResearchLinear regression and CorrelationSpearman's rank, rho
ResearchLevels and grades of evidenceNHMRC, Oxford
ResearchInterpretative biases
ResearchIntention to treat analysis
ResearchIntensive Care Outcomes
ResearchIncidence and prevalence
ResearchICU Scoring SystemsAPACHE, SOFA, MDM, TISS, GCS, SAPS, POSSUM
ResearchICU Outcomes
ResearchHow to conduct a clinical trial
ResearchHow to analyse a clinical trialCONSORT
ResearchHazard Ratio, Median Ratio and Kaplan-Meier Curvesestimator
ResearchFragility Index
ResearchFishers exact test
ResearchEvidence based medicine
ResearchError in Research
ResearchEarly stopping of clinical trial
ResearchDogma and Pseudoaxioms
ResearchDiagnostic Tests in Researchdecision making, diagnosis, likelihood ratio, sensitivity, specificity, positive, negative, predictive value, Fagan Nomogram
ResearchData distributionsbinomial, poisson, standard normal distribution
ResearchConfoundingConfounders
ResearchConfidence intervals
ResearchChi square test
ResearchCase reports and case series
ResearchCase control studies
ResearchBlinding and Allocation Concealment
ResearchBias in Researchclinical trials
ResearchBefore-and-after studiesstudy design
ResearchAPACHE versus SOFAscoring systems
ResearchAnimal and laboratory studiesknowledge translation
ResearchAdaptive Trial DesignsBayesian, adaptive clinical trial
RenalRRT TypesRenal replacement therapy, RTT
RenalRRT troubleshooting Renal replacement therapy, RTT
RenalRRT terminology and nomenclatureRenal replacement therapy, RTT
RenalRRT principles in fluid managementRenal replacement therapy, RTT
RenalRRT prescriptionRenal Replacement Therapy
RenalRRT IndicationsRenal replacement therapy, RTT, timing and patient selection for, dialysis, CVVH, CRRT, renal repalcement therapy
RenalRRT DoseRenal replacement therapy, RTT
RenalRIFLE Criteria and AKIN ClassificationAKI, acute kidney injury
RenalRhabdomyolysis
RenalRenal tubular acidosisRTA, Uraemic Acidosis, uremic
RenalRenal transplant patient
RenalRenal literature summaries
RenalRenal disease biomarkers
RenalRegional citrate anticoagulation
RenalIHD vs SLEDD vs CVVHF
RenalHigh volume haemofiltration
RenalHepatorenal syndrome
RenalEnd-Stage Renal FailureESRD, ESRF, CKD, Chronic Kidney Disease
RenalCRRT circuit clot preventionContinuous Renal Replacement Therapy Circuits
RenalContrast Induced NephropathyCIN
RenalAntibiotic dosing in renal replacement therapyRRT
RenalAcute kidney injury
RadiologyInterventional radiology and the critically ill
RadiologyContrast AgentsContrast agents, CT, MRI, medical imaging, radiographic, iodine-based, gadolinium
PsychiatryDe-escalationverbal, aggressive behaviour, behavioural emergency, violence, violent
PsychiatryCapacity and Competence
PsychiatryAnorexia nervosa
ProceduresStandard Precautions
ProceduresPleural tapthoracocentesis
ProceduresGeneral Preparation for Procedures
ProceduresFoley Catheter Balloon Tamponade
ProceduresAdminister Injections
PharmacologyWeights in Pharmacology
PharmacologyWarfarin
PharmacologyVasopressin
PharmacologyVancomycin
PharmacologyTranexamic acidTXA
PharmacologyTramadol
PharmacologyTirofibanIIb/IIIa antagonist, anti-platelet
PharmacologyThiopentone
PharmacologyTherapeutic drug monitoringTDM, therapeutic window
PharmacologyTerlipressin
PharmacologyTenecteplaseTNK-tPA, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke Thrombolysis, Thrombolysis, STEMI, STEACS
PharmacologyTazocinpiperacillin-tazobactam
PharmacologySugammadex
PharmacologySucrulfate
PharmacologyStatins in Critical Illness
PharmacologySpironolactoneK+, potassium sparing, aldosterone blockade
PharmacologySotalolbeta-blocker, beta blocker
PharmacologySodium valproate
PharmacologySodium nitroprusside
PharmacologySildenafilphosphodiesterase inhibitor
PharmacologyRifampicin
PharmacologyRib fracture epidural versus opioids
PharmacologyRanitidine
PharmacologyProthrombinexHaemorrhage, hemorrhage, massive transfusion, bleeding, TEG, ROTEM, warfarin reversal, factor deficiency, coagulopathy
PharmacologyProtamine
PharmacologyProstacyclin and epoprostenoleicosandoids
PharmacologyPropofol infusion syndrome
PharmacologyPropofol
PharmacologyPhysostigmineanticholinesterase
PharmacologyPhenylephrine
PharmacologyPharmacology and Critical Illness
PharmacologyPharmacokinetics and ECMOextracorporeal membrane oxygenation
PharmacologyParacetamol in Critical Illness
PharmacologyParacetamol
PharmacologyOxygenhyperoxia and Oxygen toxicity
PharmacologyOpioidsopiates, opioid receptor, mu, kappa, delta, opiod, opiate, opiates
PharmacologyOmeprazole
PharmacologyOctreotide
PharmacologyObesity and pharmacokinetics
PharmacologyNSAIDsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
PharmacologyNoradrenalinenorepinephrine
PharmacologyNitric oxide
PharmacologyNew oral anticoagulants (NOACs)dabigatran, rivaroxaban, direct thrombin inhibitors, Factor Xa inhibitors
PharmacologyNaloxoneopioid receptor antagonist
PharmacologyN-acetylcysteineglutathione supplementation
PharmacologyMorphine
PharmacologyMilrinoneinodilator
PharmacologyMidazolam
Pharmacologymethylene blue
PharmacologyMeropenemcarbapenem
PharmacologyMedications and thyroid functionTFT, TSH
PharmacologyMannitolosmotic diuretic, Dahlia tubers
PharmacologyMagnesium
PharmacologyLow molecular weight heparinLMWH, cleaxane, enoxaparin
PharmacologyLithium
PharmacologyLinezolidoxazolidinone
PharmacologyLignocaineLidocaine
PharmacologyLevosimendan versus dobutamine
PharmacologyLevosimendanCalcium sensitizer, inotrope, inodilator
PharmacologyKetamine
PharmacologyIntralipid
PharmacologyImipenem
PharmacologyHypertonic saline
PharmacologyHeparinunfractionated, UFH
PharmacologyGlucagon Therapy
PharmacologyGI drug absorption in critical illnessgastrointestinal
PharmacologyGentamicin
PharmacologyFrusemide
PharmacologyFlumazenil
PharmacologyFluconazole
PharmacologyFactor VIIarFVIIa, 7, Recombinant Activated factor VII
PharmacologyEpidural complications
PharmacologyDrug infusion dosesInfusions, ICU infusions, critical care drugs, Intensive Care, Anaesthetics, Anaesthesia, Anesthesia, Retrieval
PharmacologyDopamine
PharmacologyDobutamine
PharmacologyDipyridamole
PharmacologyDigoxin
PharmacologyDigibindantidote, Digoxin-specific Fab Fragments
PharmacologyDexmedetomidinesedoanalgesia, alpha 2 agonist
PharmacologyDelivery of beta2 agonists in intubated patientsbronchodilators
PharmacologyCOX II inhibitorsCOX-2 inhibitor
PharmacologyCo-trimoxazoleCotrimoxazole
PharmacologyClopidogrel
PharmacologyClassification of vasoactive drugs
PharmacologyCiprofloxacinquinolone
PharmacologyCelecoxibCOX-2 inhibitor
PharmacologyCeftriaxonecephalosporin
PharmacologyBosentandual endothelin receptor antagonist
PharmacologyBenzylpenicillinpenicillin G
PharmacologyAspirin
PharmacologyAprotininantifibrinolytic
PharmacologyAmiodarone
PharmacologyAlteplaserTPA, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke Thrombolysis, Thrombolysis, STEMI, STEACS
PharmacologyAlkali therapies
PharmacologyAlfentanil
PharmacologyAdverse drug reactions
PharmacologyAdrenaline
PharmacologyAdenosine
PharmacologyActivated protein Cdrotrecogin alpha, xigris
PharmacologyActivated charcoaldecontamination
Patient SafetyPatient Safety
Patient SafetyOpen disclosure
Patient SafetyHuman Factors
Patient SafetyHealth of Critical Care Doctors
Patient SafetyFatigue and the Critical Care Doctor
Patient SafetyCrisis Resource ManagementCrisis Resource Management, Crew, CRM
Patient SafetyConsent
Patient SafetyCommunication in a crisis
Patient SafetyCognitive Dispositions to Respondbiases
Patient SafetyAffective Dispositions to Respondemotional biases
Palliative CarePatients and Families that want 'Everything' done
PaediatricsThe septic child
PaediatricsTetralogy of fallot RVOT, obstruction, VSD, RVH
PaediatricsStatus epilepticus in children
PaediatricsRotavirus
PaediatricsPyloric stenosis
PaediatricsPhysiological changes that take place at birth
PaediatricsPersistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
PaediatricsPaediatric vital signs
PaediatricsPaediatric traumatic brain injury
PaediatricsPaediatric Trauma
PaediatricsPaediatric Rapid Sequence IntubationRSI in a child
PaediatricsPaediatric hypothermia
PaediatricsPaediatric formulaecalculations
PaediatricsPaediatric dehydration assessmenthydration status
PaediatricsPaediatric burns
PaediatricsPaediatric asthma
PaediatricsPaediatric analgesia
PaediatricsPaediatric anaesthetic equipmentcircle absorption, BAIN, Jackson-Rees, Ayre T-piece, Mapleson F system
PaediatricsPaediatric access options in cardiac arrest
PaediatricsInhaled foreign body
PaediatricsFEAST and Paediatric Fluid ResuscitationFEAST, paediatric fluid resuscitation, children, trial
PaediatricsEffects Of Anaesthetic Agents On The Developing Brain
PaediatricsEarly Management of the Critically Ill Child
PaediatricsCroup
PaediatricsCongenital heat disease
PaediatricsCoarctation of the aorta
PaediatricsBronchiolitis
OncologySuperior Vena Cava (SVC) ObstructionSVC, Pemberton sign
OncologyRenal and urological toxicity of chemotherapy
OncologyPulmonary toxicity of chemotherapy
OncologyNeutropaenic SepsisFebrile neutropenia, neutropenia, neutropaenic fever, neutropenic
OncologyNeurological toxicity of chemotherapy
OncologyMetabolic toxicity of chemotherapy
OncologyHaematological toxicity of chemotherapy
OncologyCardiac toxicity of chemotherapy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyVTE and pregnancyvenous thromboembolism
Obstetrics, GynaecologyTrauma and obstetrics
Obstetrics, GynaecologyStatus asthmaticus and pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologySepsis and Pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyPregnancy and intensive care
Obstetrics, GynaecologyPre-eclampsia and eclampsia
Obstetrics, GynaecologyPneumonia in pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyPhysiology of normal pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyPeripartum cardiomyopathy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyPelvic inflammatory diseasePID
Obstetrics, GynaecologyOvarian hyperstimulation syndromeOHSS
Obstetrics, GynaecologyObstetric and Gynecology Literature Summaries
Obstetrics, GynaecologyInfluenza and pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyHELLP syndromehemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets
Obstetrics, GynaecologyHaemorrhage and pregnancyHemorrhage
Obstetrics, GynaecologyEctopic pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyEclampsia
Obstetrics, GynaecologyCPR and pregnancyCardiac arrest, pregnancy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, amniotic fluid embolism, AFE, Rescuscitative Hysterotomy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyCocaine toxicity and obstetrics
Obstetrics, GynaecologyCardiogenic shock and late pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyBurns and pregnancy
Obstetrics, GynaecologyAmniotic fluid embolismAFE
Obstetrics, GynaecologyAcute respiratory failure
Obstetrics, GynaecologyAcute fatty liver of pregnancy
NutritionVitamin D in Critical Illness
NutritionTotal parenteral nutritionTPN
NutritionThiamine deficiencyberi beri, Wernicke encephalopathy, Korsakoff encephalopathy
NutritionSubstrate metabolismrest versus stress
NutritionStarvation response
NutritionRefeeding syndrome
NutritionProkinetics
NutritionPoor nutrition in the critically ill
NutritionPeriprocedural FastingNBM, NPO, procedural sedation, post-operative, general anaesthesia
NutritionOverfeeding
NutritionNutritional assessment in the critically ill
NutritionTITLE
NutritionNutrition in the Critically Ill Obese Patient
NutritionIntolerance to enteral nutrition
NutritionIndirect calorimetry
NutritionImmunonutrition
NutritionGlucose control in ICU
NutritionFolate deficiency
NutritionFeeding NG versus PEG versus percutaneous jejunostomyPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
NutritionEnteral nutrition vs parenteral nutrition
NutritionDaily nutritional requirements
NutritionCachexia
NutritionBasal metabolic rate
NeurosurgeryVentriculitis
NeurosurgeryVasospasm in Subarachnoid HaemorrhageSAH, hemorrhage
NeurosurgerySubarachnoid Haemorrhage PrognosticationSAH, hemorrhage
NeurosurgerySubarachnoid Haemorrhage overviewSAH, hemorrhage
NeurosurgerySubarachnoid Haemorrhage Initial ManagementSAH, hemorrhage
NeurosurgerySubarachnoid Haemorrhage ICU ManagementSAH, hemorrhage
NeurosurgerySubarachnoid Haemorrhage Grading SystemsSAH, hemorrhage, GCS, Hunt, Hess, Claassen, WFNS, Fisher
NeurosurgerySubarachnoid Haemorrhage ComplicationsSAH, hemorrhage
NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery Literature Summaries
NeurosurgeryMonitoring in Subarachnoid HaemorrhageSAH, hemorrhage
NeurosurgeryDecompressive craniectomy
NeurosurgeryCoiling versus Clipping in SAHSAH, hemorrhage
NeurosurgeryCerebral Perfusion Pressure in TBICPP, Traumatic Brain Injury
NeurosurgeryCentral diabetes insipidusCDI, nephrogenic
NeurologyWernicke encephalopathy
NeurologyWatershed infarcts
NeurologyTransverse myelitis
NeurologyStroke thrombolysis
NeurologyStatus epilepticus
NeurologySpinal cord syndromes
NeurologySpinal cord infarction
NeurologySleep in ICUdisruption, cycle, circadian rhythm, deprivation
NeurologySedation in ICU
NeurologyPupillary abnormalities
NeurologyPseudocoma
NeurologyPrognosis after cardiac arrest
NeurologyPRESPosterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
NeurologyPost-operative confusion
NeurologyOculocephalic and oculovestibular reflexescaloric testing, Doll'e eye test, phenomenom
NeurologyNon-convulsive status epilepticus
NeurologyNeurology literature summaries
NeurologyMyopathy versus neuropathy
NeurologyMyasthaenia gravis
Neurologylong-term cognitive impairment in critically ill patients, Critical Illness-associated cognitive dysfunctionCritical Illness-associated cognitive dysfunction, LTCI-CI
NeurologyIntracerebral haemorrhage
NeurologyICU acquired weaknessICUAW, critical illness myopathy, CIM, critical illness polyneuropathy, CIP,
NeurologyHypoxic brain injuryischaemic, ischemic, encephalopathy
NeurologyHSV encephalitis
NeurologyHorner syndrome
NeurologyHearing loss in ICUdeafness, deaf
NeurologyGuillain-Barre SyndromeGBS
NeurologyGlasgow Coma ScaleScore, GCS
NeurologyGBS vs Myasthaenia Gravis vs MNDGBS, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, motor neuron disease
NeurologyGBS vs CIPGuillain-Barre Syndrome, GBS, Critical Illness Polyneuropathy, CIP
NeurologyEye Movements in Coma
NeurologyExamination of the unconscious patient
NeurologyElectroencephalogramEEG, Electroencephalography
NeurologyDelirium in ICU
NeurologyDelayed awakening in ICU
NeurologyDecompressive hemicraniectomy for Malignant MCA infarction
NeurologyContinuous EEG MonitoringEEG, Electroencephalography
Neurologycoma-like syndromes
NeurologyComa DDxloss of conciousness, stupor, obtundation, altered mental state
NeurologyCerebral Venous Thrombosiscavernous sinus thrombosis, venous sinus thrombosis
NeurologyCerebral oedemaedema
NeurologyBulbar dysfunction in ICU
NeurologyBrainstem Rules of Four
NeurologyBrain herniation
NeurologyBotulism
NeurologyBasilar artery occlusion
NeurologyAseptic meningitis
NeurologyAnti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis
NeurologyAcute non-traumatic weakness
NeurologyAcute confusion in a diabetic
MiscellaneousThe long-term ICU Patient
MiscellaneousSupra-physiological Oxygenation Literature Summaries
MiscellaneousMobilisation in ICU
MiscellaneousHiccoughshiccups
MiscellaneousGenetics and Critical Illness
MicrobiologyQuorum sensinginter-cellular communication, bacteria
MetabolicChloride in Critical Illnesshyperchloremia, hyperchloraemia
MetabolicArterial Blood Gas in HypothermiaABG, Resuscitation, Environmental, resus
MetabolicAmmonia and hyperammonaemiahyperammonemia
InvestigationsVBG versus ABGvenous, arterial, blood gas
InvestigationsUltrasound in Critical Care
InvestigationsThyroid Function TestsTFT, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism
InvestigationsThrombophilia screenAntithrombin III deficiency, ATIII
InvestigationsThromboelastogramTEG, thromboelastography, ROTEM
InvestigationsSynovial fluid analysisjoint fluid, aspirate
InvestigationsStool specimensFaeces, feces, stool analysis, specimen
InvestigationsSpirometry
InvestigationsSpinal imaging
InvestigationsProcalcitonin
InvestigationsPleural effusion
InvestigationsPlatelet function assaysPFA, PFA-100
InvestigationsPeritoneal Fluid AnalysisParacentesis, Ascitic Tap, ascites, exudate, transudate, serum:ascites, ratio, gradient
InvestigationsOsmolar gaposmometers
InvestigationsMRI Head
InvestigationsMRI and the critically ill
InvestigationsFull blood countcomplete, examination, picture, FBP, FBE, FBC, CBC, CBE, CBP
InvestigationsEvoked Potentials in Critical CareSomatosensory Evoked Potentials, SSEPs
InvestigationsErythrocyte Sedimentation RateESR
InvestigationsD-dimer
InvestigationsCT Head Interpretation
InvestigationsCT Head
InvestigationsCT Chest
InvestigationsCSF analysiscerebrospinal fluid, LP, lumbar puncture
InvestigationsCRPC-reactive protein
InvestigationsCoagulation profilescreen, coags
InvestigationsCK-MBcreatine kinase
InvestigationsChest x-ray interpretation
InvestigationsBone marrow biopsy
InvestigationsBNPbrain natriuretic peptide
InvestigationsBlood film
InvestigationsBleeding time
InvestigationsBHCG, Rhesus D and ProgesteroneRhesus, Progesterone
InvestigationsAutoimmune markers
InvestigationsAscitic fluidParacentesis, Ascitic Tap, ascites, exudate, transudate, serum:ascites, ratio, gradient
InvestigationsABGarterial blood gas
InvestigationsAbdominal X-ray interpretationAXR
InvestigationsAbdominal X-ray and CTAXR, Rigler
InvestigationsAbdominal ultrasound
Infectious diseasesWaterborne infection
Infectious diseasesVibrio infection
Infectious diseasesVaricella zoster
Infectious diseasesVancomycin Resistant EnterococcusVRE
Infectious diseasesUrosepsis
Infectious diseasesTuberculosisTB
Infectious diseasesTransmission-based precautions
Infectious diseasesToxoplasmosis
Infectious diseasesToxic shock syndromeStaphylococcal, TSS
Infectious diseasesTetanus
Infectious diseasesStenotrophomonas maltophilia
Infectious diseasesStaphylococcus aureusVISA, VRSA, MRSA
Infectious diseasesStandard precautionsuniversal, body substance isolation
Infectious diseasesSpinal epidural abscess
Infectious diseasesSpecific infections and causative organisms
Infectious diseasesSoil-related infections
Infectious diseasesSelective digestive decontaminationSDD
Infectious diseasesQ fever
Infectious diseasesPressure areas and pressure ulcers
Infectious diseasesPost-splenectomy care
Infectious diseasesPneumocystis pneumoniaPCP, PJP, jiroveci
Infectious diseasesOther bacteria
Infectious diseasesNosocomial infections in ICUhealthcare associated infections (HAI)
Infectious diseasesNocardia, Nocardiosis
Infectious diseasesNeedlestick injuries
Infectious diseasesNecrotizing fascititis
Infectious diseasesMycoplasma pneumoniae
Infectious diseasesMulti-resistent bacteria outbreak
Infectious diseasesMulti-Resistant OrganismsMRO, MROs
Infectious diseasesMucormycosisrhizopus, rhinocerebral
Infectious diseasesMinimum inhibitory concentrationMIC, MBC, minimum bactericidal concentration
Infectious diseasesMeningococcaemia
Infectious diseasesMelioidosis
Infectious diseasesMalaria
Infectious diseasesListeria
Infectious diseasesLeptospirosisweil disease
Infectious diseasesLemierre syndrome
Infectious diseasesInfluenza
Infectious diseasesInfective endocarditis
Infectious diseasesInfectious disease literature summaries
Infectious diseasesInfections in the immunocompromised
Infectious diseasesHIV and AIDS
Infectious diseasesHealthcare Associated InfectionsHAI, HAIs
Infectious diseasesHandwashing in ICUhandwash, nosocomial
Infectious diseasesHand hygiene
Infectious diseasesFungimycosis, fungal infection, fungus
Infectious diseasesEncephalitis
Infectious diseasesEbola virusfilovirus, filoviridae, Ebola Haemorrhagic fever, hemorrhagic, disease
Infectious diseasesDefinitions in infectious diseases
Infectious diseasesCryptococcosiscryptococcal disease, meningitis, cryptococcus
Infectious diseasesCMV infectioncytomegalovirus
Infectious diseasesClassification of antibacterials
Infectious diseasesCholera
Infectious diseasesCentral line infectionsCLABSI, CRBSI, cathether, CVC, CVL, venous
Infectious diseasesCellulitis
Infectious diseasesCandidiasis
Infectious diseasesBacterial meningitis
Infectious diseasesAspergillosis
Infectious diseasesAntimicrobial quick reference
Infectious diseasesAntimicrobial kill characteristicstime-dependent, concentration-dependent, killing, antibiotic
Infectious diseasesAntibiotic timingsepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, delays
Infectious diseasesAntibiotic stewardshipMINDME
Infectious diseasesAntibiotic guideline in ICU
Infectious diseasesAntibacterial resistance
Infectious diseasesAerobic gram positive bacteriaGPB
Infectious diseasesAerobic gram negative bacteriaGNB
HOT CASEWeaning from ventilation HOT CASE
HOT CASEWeakness hot case
HOT CASETransplant patient hot case
HOT CASETracheostomy ready for decannulation HOT CASE
HOT CASESubarachnoid haemorrhage hot caseSAH
HOT CASESpinal injury patient hot case
HOT CASEShock hot case
HOT CASERespiratory failure hot case
HOT CASEPost cardiac surgery hot case
HOT CASEPolyuria hot case
HOT CASEOliguria and anuria hot caserenal failure
HOT CASEObstetric patient hot case
HOT CASENeutropenic fever hot caseNeutropaenic
HOT CASEMulti-trauma hot case
HOT CASEMulti-organ failure hot caseMODS, multi-organ dysfunction syndrome, MOF
HOT CASELong stay patient hot case
HOT CASEJaundice hot case
HOT CASEIntra-abdominal catastrophe hot caseacute abdomen
HOT CASEHot case templates
HOT CASEHead injury patient hot case
HOT CASEGeneral approach to the hot case
HOT CASEFever hot casesepsis
HOT CASEExtubation assessment HOT CASE
HOT CASECOPD hot caseemphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
HOT CASEComa hot case
HOT CASECardiac arrest survivor hot case
HOT CASEBurns patient hot case
HOT CASEBrain death hot case
HOT CASEBariatric patient hot caseobesity
HOT CASEAAA repair hot caseabdominal aortic aneurysm
HistoryHistory of Emergency Medicine
HepatologyMolecular Adsorbent Recirculating SystemMARS
HepatologyAcute ascending cholangitis
HaematologyVTE ProphylaxisVenous Thromboembolism
Haematologyvon Willebrand Disease
HaematologyTumour Lysis Syndrometumor lysis
HaematologyTransfusion Literature Summaries
HaematologyTRALItransfusion related lung injury
HaematologyThrombocytopaenic Thrombotic PurpuraTTP
HaematologyThrombocytopaeniathrombocytopenia, low platelets
HaematologyStorage Lesions
HaematologySickle cell crisisdisease, anaemia, anemia, acute chest syndrome, vaso-occlusive disease, acute splenic sequestration, aplastic, priapism
HaematologyRivaroxaban and bleedinghaemorrhage, bleeding, toxicity, NOAC, eliquis
HaematologyProcedures and Coagulopathy
HaematologyPost-Thrombolysis HaemorrhageHemorrhage, bleeding after
HaematologyPorphyria
HaematologyPolycythaemiapolycythaemia rubra vera, Polycythemia
HaematologyPhlegmasia Cerulea Dolensphlegmasia alba dolens
HaematologyPancytopaeniaPancytopenia
HaematologyOozing from a Venepuncture Site
HaematologyMassive Transfusion Protocol
HaematologyMassive Blood Loss
HaematologyLupus Anticoagulants
HaematologyLeukodepleted BloodRBC, red blood cells
HaematologyIsolated Elevated APTT
HaematologyIntravenous ImmunoglobulinIV IG
HaematologyHITTSHeparin Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopaenia Syndrome
HaematologyHepatic veno-occlusive diseaseSOS, VOD, Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome
HaematologyHemophagocytic LymphohistiocytosisHLH, syndrome, haemophagocytic
HaematologyHaemolytic Uraemic Syndrome HUS, Therapy-related TTP, Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome
HaematologyHaemolytic anaemiaanemia, hemolytic, haemolysis, hemolysis
HaematologyHaematology Literature Summaries
HaematologyHaematological Emergencies
HaematologyErythropoietinEPO
HaematologyDisseminated Intravascular Coagulation
HaematologyDabigatran and BleedingXarelto, NOAC
HaematologyCryoprecipitatecryo, factor I, massive transfusion, bleeding, haemorrhage, hemorrhage, TEG, ROTEM
HaematologyChronic Graft Versus Host DiseaseGVHD
HaematologyBone Marrow Transplantation
HaematologyBlood Transfusion Risks
HaematologyBlood Transfusion in ICU
HaematologyBlood products
HaematologyBlood Product Compatibilities
HaematologyBlood Conservation Strategies
HaematologyBlood BankPre-Transfusion Testing
HaematologyApheresis, Plasmapheresis
HaematologyAntiphospholipid SyndromeAPLS, antiphospholipid
HaematologyAnaemia
HaematologyAcute Graft Versus Host DiseaseGVHD
HaematologyAcute Coagulopathy of Traumatrauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC), traumatic
GeriatricsElder abuseelderly, neglect
General surgeryTURP syndrome
General surgeryToxic megacolon
General surgeryPsoas abscess
General surgeryProblems after bariatric surgery
General surgeryMesenteric ischaemia
General surgeryIleus
General surgeryAbdominal compartment syndrome
General medicineSystolic pressure variationStroke Volume Variation
General medicineSigns of tetralogy of fallot
General medicineRectal examinationdigital, DRE
General medicinePulsus alternans
General medicineNeck stiffness DDx
General medicineMassive abdominal distention
General medicineMarfan syndrome
General medicineIntracranial hypertension signs
General medicineHeart sound abnormalities
General medicineGranulomatous diseases
General medicineGeography and disease
General medicineFrailty syndrome
General medicineElderly and critical care
General medicineDouble peak on arterial pulse
General medicineDifferentiating nerve lesionsMyotomes
General medicineCyanosis
General medicineClubbing
General medicineClinical examination of the critically ill
General medicineAortic regurgitation signs
General medicineAnimal encounters and diseasezoonoses
GastroenterologyStress ulcer prophylaxisPPI, PPIs
GastroenterologySpontaneous bacterial peritonitisSBP
GastroenterologyPortopulmonary syndrome
GastroenterologyPortal vein thrombosissuperior mesenteric vein, inferior, SMV, IMV, splenic vein
GastroenterologyPortal hypertension
GastroenterologyLiver transplantation
GastroenterologyLiver failure definitionsscoring systems
GastroenterologyHepatopulmonary syndrome
GastroenterologyGI haemorrhagebleeding, gastrointestinal, upper, lower, hemorrhage
GastroenterologyGastrointestinal Literature Summaries
GastroenterologyGastric Residual Volumeenteral feeding, intolerance
GastroenterologyFulminant hepatic failure
GastroenterologyCoagulopathy in liver dysfunction
GastroenterologyClostridium difficile and PMCPseudomembranous Colitis, PMC, Enterocolitis
GastroenterologyChronic liver disease
GastroenterologyCarcinoid syndrometumor, tumour
GastroenterologyAbnormal LFTs post-vascular surgery
FluidsPerioperative fluid management
FluidsPassive Leg Raise
FluidsGlycocalyx in Critical Illness
FluidsGlobal Increased Permeability SyndromeGIPS, capillary leak syndrome
FluidsFluid Therapy Literature Summaries
FluidsFluid challenge
FluidsFluid bolus therapysepsis
FluidsFluid balancedaily, cumulative, assessment, chart
FluidsFluid administration device flow rates
FluidsDeresuscitation and positive fluid balancede-resuscitation
FluidsAssessing fluid status
FluidsAlbumin versus normal saline
FluidsAlbumin
EthicsMedical futility
EquipmentWet Circuit
EquipmentWarming blanketBair hugger, patient warming system
EquipmentVentricular Assist DeviceVAD
EquipmentVentilator alarms
EquipmentVacuum Drain Bottle
EquipmentUrinary CatheterizationFoley, IDC, Indwelling
EquipmentUrinary CatheterFoley, IDC, Indwelling
EquipmentTube securing devices
EquipmentTranscutaneous Pacing
EquipmentTranscranial DopplerTCD, ultrasound, Lindegaard Ratio
EquipmentTracheostomy tubes
EquipmentTissue Oxygenation Assessment
EquipmentTiger tubeself-advancing nasal jejunal enteric feeding, nasojejunal
EquipmentTesting Gas Supply and Suction
EquipmentTemporary Transvenous Cardiac Pacing
EquipmentTemporary Epicardial Cardiac Pacing
EquipmentTED stockingsDVT and VTE prophylaxis, thromboembolic deterrent
EquipmentSwivel connector
EquipmentSvO2 vs ScvO2venous oxygen saturation, central versus pulmonary
EquipmentSvO2 monitoringMixed venous oxygen saturation
EquipmentSite of Temperature Measurement in the Critically Ill
EquipmentSenkstaken-Blackmore and Minnesota Tubes
EquipmentScvO2 monitoringCentral venous oxygen saturation
EquipmentRotameter, flow meter
EquipmentRegulator for Medical Suction Outlet
EquipmentRegional Anaesthesia in the Critically Ill
EquipmentRapid infusion catheterRIC Line
EquipmentPulse OximeterPulse Oximetry
EquipmentPulmonary haemorrhage after PAOP measurement
EquipmentPulmonary Artery Wedge PressurePAOP, PAWP, Wedging, Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Pressure
EquipmentPulmonary Artery CatheterPAC, Swan-Ganz, yellow snake
EquipmentPressure Monitoring Definitions
EquipmentPitt Speaking Tube
EquipmentPiCCO
EquipmentPeripheral intravenous cannulaPIVC, venflon
EquipmentPericardiocentesis
EquipmentPEG tubePercutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
EquipmentPassy Muir Valve
EquipmentPAC vs TOE in Shock
EquipmentPAC measurement troubleshooting pulmonary artery catheter, Swan-Ganz
EquipmentPAC Literature SummariesPulmonary Artery Catheter
EquipmentPAC insertion troubleshootingpulmonary artery catheter, Swan-Ganz
EquipmentOxylator
EquipmentOxygen CylinderOxygen, retrieval, equipment
EquipmentOropharyngeal airwayGuedel, OPA
EquipmentOesophageal DopplerEsophageal
EquipmentNon-rebreathing Oxygen MaskPartial rebreathing, NRB
EquipmentNon-invasive Blood PressureNIBP
EquipmentNerve stimulatortrain of four, neuromuscular blockade
EquipmentNebuliserNebulizer
EquipmentNasopharyngeal airwayNPA
EquipmentNasogastric and Orogastric Tubes
EquipmentMilitary Anti-Shock TrousersMAST, medical anti-shock
EquipmentMechanical Circulatory SupportPractical Approach
EquipmentMcCoy Laryngoscope Blade
EquipmentMagnet
EquipmentMagill forceps
EquipmentLaryngoscope and blades
EquipmentJugular Bulb Oxygen Saturation
EquipmentIVC FilterIVC filter, VTE prophylaxis, inferior vena cava
EquipmentIntraosseous needle insertion
EquipmentIntra-Aortic Balloon Pump Overview
EquipmentIntra-abdominal pressure monitorIAP
EquipmentIntermittent Pressurisation CompressionIPC, sequential, pressurization, DVT and VTE prophylaxis
EquipmentIntercostal Drain InsertionICC, intercostal catheter
EquipmentIntercostal Catheterintercostal catheter, ICC, Chest Drain
EquipmentIndications for Extracorporeal Therapies
EquipmentHumidification
EquipmentHistory of the Pulmonary Artery CatheterPAC, Swan-Ganz, yellow snake
EquipmentHigh Flow Nasal Cannula, HFNC, Heated and Humidifed
EquipmentHelioxhelium
EquipmentHeat and Moisture Exchanger
EquipmentHaemoperfusionhemoperfusion, charcoal
EquipmentGlidescope
EquipmentGastric Tonometry
EquipmentFlotrac
EquipmentFlexible bronchoscopeFiberoptic, Lukens
EquipmentFenestrated Tracheostomy Tube
EquipmentFace masks
EquipmentExtradural ICP monitors
EquipmentExternal Ventricular Drain, EVD, ICP monitors
EquipmentENK Oxygen Flow Delivery System
EquipmentEndotracheal TubeETT
EquipmentEndotracheal suction and catheter
EquipmentEmergency Thoracocentesisthoracentesis
EquipmentElectromagnetic interference
EquipmentElectrical Safety Devices
EquipmentElectrical Concepts and Definitions
EquipmentECMO Troubleshootingextracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ECLS
EquipmentECMO overviewextracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ECLS
EquipmentECMO Literature Summariesextracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ECLS
EquipmentDouble Lumen Endotracheal TubeEndotracheal Tube, double lumen, DLT
EquipmentNIBP and Arterial Lines PressureIABP, intra-arterial, non-invasive, blood pressure
EquipmentDefibrillators
EquipmentDefibrillation padspaddles
EquipmentCVP Measurement
EquipmentCuff Pressure gauge
EquipmentCRRT Haemodialysis FilterRRT, renal replacement therapy, Hemodialysis
EquipmentContinuous Renal Replacement Therapy CircuitsCRRT
EquipmentCodman ICP Monitorbolt
EquipmentCo-oximeter
EquipmentCleaning Bronchoscope
EquipmentChest Drainage Systemunderwater seal
EquipmentCentral Venous CathetersCVC
EquipmentCardiac Output MeasurementFick principle
EquipmentCapnography waveform interpretationCO2, carbon dioxide
EquipmentCapnography and CO2 detectorsCO2, carbon dioxide
EquipmentBubble CPAP
EquipmentBronchial blocker
EquipmentBlood warmer
EquipmentBlood gas syringe
EquipmentBlood Gas Analysermachine, arterial, venous
EquipmentBlood filter
EquipmentBlood Culture BottlesCollection
EquipmentBite block
EquipmentBIS Monitoringdepth of anaesthesia, bispectral index
EquipmentBag-Valve-Mask VentilationBag-Mask, BVM, bag-mask-ventilator, Laerdal, Ambu bag
EquipmentAutotransfusion devicecell salvage, cell saver, chest tube
EquipmentArterial line and Pressure TransducerArterial line, IABP, intra-arterial blood pressure
EquipmentAirway exchange catheterCook, Aintree
ENTLudwig Anginasubmandibular space
ENTEpistaxis
EndocineThyroid stormhyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis
EndocineStress induced hyperglycemia
EndocineSteroid conversion
EndocinePost-parathyroidectomy care
EndocinePheochromocytoma
EndocineOxidative stress in critical illness
EndocineObesity
EndocineMyxoedema comahypothyroidsim
EndocineHypothermia
EndocineHypokalemic periodic paralysisHypokalaemic, K+, potassium
EndocineHyperthermia
EndocineHyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic StateHHS
EndocineHeat stroke
EndocineGlucose control literature summaries
EndocineDiabetic ketoacidosisDKA
EndocineCorticosteroids overview
EndocineComplications of ObesityPathophysiology
EndocineAlcoholic ketoacidosis
EndocineAdrenal insufficiency
ElectrolytesUrinary electrolytes
ElectrolytesSIADH vs Cerebral Salt WastingSyndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
ElectrolytesTITLEsyndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion, antidiuretic hormone
ElectrolytesMagnesium Overviewhypermagnesaemia, hypomagnesaemia, hypermagnesemia, hypomagnesemia, magnesium, Mg2+
ElectrolytesHypophosphataemiahypophosphatemia, phosphate, PO4
ElectrolytesHyponatraemiahyponatremia, sodium Na+
ElectrolytesHypokalaemiahypokalemia, potassium, K+
ElectrolytesHypocalcaemiahypocalcemia, calcium, ca2+,
ElectrolytesHyperphosphataemiahyperphosphatemia, phosphate, PO4
ElectrolytesHypernatraemiahypernatremia, sodium Na+
ElectrolytesHyperkalaemia managementhyperkalemia, potassium, K+
ElectrolytesHypercalcaemiahypercalcemia, calcium, ca2+,
ElectrolytesElectrolyte abnormalities summary
ElectrolytesCerebral salt wastingrenal
ElectrolytesCalcium replacementcalcium, ca2+, advantages, disadvantages
ElectrolytesCalcium metabolismcalcium, ca2+,
ElectrolytesCalcium basicscalcium, ca2+,
ElectrolytesCalcium as an inopressorinotrope, vasopressor, calcium, ca2+,
EducationIn Situ Simulation
EducationDeliberate practice
Echo, ultrasoundTransthoracic echocardiographyTTE
Echo, ultrasoundTransoesophageal echocardiographyTOE, TEE
Echo, ultrasoundShunts and echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundRV function echocardiography,right ventricular, assessment, RV, TTE, TOE, echo, POCUS
Echo, ultrasoundPulmonary Hypertension echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundMitral stenosis echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundMitral regurgitation echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundLV function echocardiographyleft ventricular, assessment
Echo, ultrasoundIntracardiac masses echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundInfective endocarditis echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography Overview
Echo, ultrasoundEchocardiography in Intensive Care
Echo, ultrasoundCardiomyopathy echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundAortic stenosis echocardiography
Echo, ultrasoundAortic regurgitation echocardiographyecho
Echo, ultrasoundAortic dissection echocardiographyTOE, TTE
Echo, ultrasoundAcute Myocardial infarction echocardiographyAMI, echo
Differential diagnosisWeight loss
Differential diagnosisWasting of the small muscles of the hand
Differential diagnosisVT and VF DDx ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, flutter
Differential diagnosisVentriculomegalyhydrocephalus, CT head
Differential diagnosisUrine transparencyturbidity, urinalysis
Differential diagnosisUrine odourodor, urinalysis
Differential diagnosisUrine electrolytessodium, anion gap, urinary anion gap UAG
Differential diagnosisUrine colourcolor, urinalysis
Differential diagnosisUrinalysis
Differential diagnosisUric acidurate
Differential diagnosisUrea Creatinine ratioBUN, blood urea nitrogen, BUN-Cr, ratio
Differential diagnosisUreaBUN, blood urea nitrogen
Differential diagnosisUpper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage DDX, hemorrhage, GI
Differential diagnosisTunnel vision
Differential diagnosisTremor
Differential diagnosisTracheal displacement
Differential diagnosisToxicological causes of cardiac arrest
Differential diagnosisToxic agents and abnormal vital signs
Differential diagnosisThickened tethered skin
Differential diagnosisTachycardia DDxnarrow complex, wide complex, irregular, regular
Differential diagnosisSVC Obstruction DDxsuperior vena cava, pemberton, hugh spear pemberton
Differential diagnosisSupraventricular tachycardia DDxSVT, atrioventricular tachydysrhythmia, AVNRT, AVRT
Differential diagnosisSudden severe headacheDDX, thunderclap, abrupt onset
Differential diagnosisSplinter hemorrhagesplinter hemorrhage
Differential diagnosisSplenomegalyenlarged spleen
Differential diagnosisSore throatpharyngitis
Differential diagnosisSmall bowel obstruction DDx
Differential diagnosisSkin tumourtumor, benign, malignant
Differential diagnosisTITLEsyndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion, antidiuretic hormone
Differential diagnosisShoulder pain DDxradiating down the arm
Differential diagnosisShock DDxcardiogenic, obstructive, distributive, endocrine, spinal, neurogenic, differential diagnosis
Differential diagnosisSerious skin signs in sick patientsDDX, infarcts, pupura, rash, blisters, vesicles, oral lesions, exfoliatve, pustules, scaling, wheals, facial edema, oedema
Differential diagnosisSeizuresSICK DRIFTER, epilepsy, status epilepticus, seizure mimics
Differential diagnosisScrotal mass
Differential diagnosisRetinal haemorrhage
Differential diagnosisRespiratory alkalosis
Differential diagnosisRespiratory acidosis
Differential diagnosisRed eyepainful, painless
Differential diagnosisRectal mass
Differential diagnosisRadiculopathyDDX, nerve root
Differential diagnosisPulsus Paradoxus
Differential diagnosisPulseless electrical activity DDxPEA, EMD, pulseless electrical activity, electromechanical dissociation
Differential diagnosisPulmonary opacities on CXRchest x-ray DDX, consolidation, airspace filling, nodular, reticular, reticulonodular
Differential diagnosisPulmonary fibrosis DDxSCHART-S, RASCO
Differential diagnosisPseudoinfiltrates on CXR
Differential diagnosisPseudofracture DDxfracture mimics
Differential diagnosisPost-resuscitation syndrome
Differential diagnosisPleural Fluid Analysisexudate, transudate, gradient, ratio
Differential diagnosisPeripheral neuropathy DDxpainful, predominately motor, mononeuritis multiplex, DAM IT BICH
Differential diagnosisParotid swellingenlargement
Differential diagnosisParkinsonism DDx
Differential diagnosisPalmar erythema
Differential diagnosisOptic disc abnormalitypapiloedema, optic atrophy, papillitis
Differential diagnosisMurmurs DDxsystolic, diastolic, continuous
Differential diagnosisMovement disordersDDX, hypokinesia, hyperkinesia
Differential diagnosisMeningismstiff neck
Differential diagnosisMedical causes of abdominal pain
Differential diagnosisMediastinal widening on portable x-rayportable chest x-ray, widened mediastinum, AP
Differential diagnosisMassive haemoptysis DDxhemoptysis
Differential diagnosisMalabsorption DDX
Differential diagnosisLower Gastrointestinal HaemorrhageDDX, hemorrhage, GI
Differential diagnosisLoss of visionvisual loss, blindiness
Differential diagnosisLiver palpation abnormalitiesfirm and irregular liver, tender liver, pulsatile liver
Differential diagnosisLiver Function TestsLFTs, aminotransferases, AST, ALP, ALT, GGT, LDH
Differential diagnosisLeg ulcersIschaemic ulcer, malignant, Neuropathic
Differential diagnosisLarge bowel obstruction DDX
Differential diagnosisLaboratory urinalysiscasts, microscopy, culture
Differential diagnosisKidney massrenal mass, enlarged kidney
Differential diagnosisIntracranial Structures: Contrast Enhancement
Differential diagnosisIntracranial calcification
Differential diagnosisIncreased Interstitial Markings CXR DDx Chest X-ray DDX, fine reticular pattern
Differential diagnosisHypomagnesaemiaHypomagnesemia, magnesium, Mg2+
Differential diagnosisHypoglyecemiahypoglycaemia
Differential diagnosisHypochloraemiaHypochloremia
Differential diagnosisHypocalcaemia DDxhypocalcemia, calcium, ca2+,
Differential diagnosisHypermagnesaemiaHypermagnesemia, magnesium, Mg2+
Differential diagnosisHyperkalaemia DDxhyperkalemia, potassium, K+
Differential diagnosisHyperchloraemiaHyperchloremia
Differential diagnosisHypercalcaemia DDxhypercalemia, calcium, ca2+,
Differential diagnosisHyperammonemiahyperammonemia
Differential diagnosisHorner syndrome
Differential diagnosisHoneycomb lung DDxidiopathic interstitial pneumonia, DIP, NIP, UIP, AIP, NSIP
Differential diagnosisHirsutismabnormal hair growth
Differential diagnosisHilar enlargement on CXR
Differential diagnosisHilar Adenopathyhilum, lymph, node, gland, CXR
Differential diagnosisHigh airway pressuresintubated, ventilated
Differential diagnosisHepatosplenomegaly
Differential diagnosisHepatomegalyliver, enlarged, enlargement
Differential diagnosisGynaecomastia DDxgynecomastia
Differential diagnosisGroin lumphernia, swelling, mass
Differential diagnosisGenital ulcers
Differential diagnosisGas on abdominal x-ray DDxRUQ, right upper quadrant gas, pneumoperitoneum, mimics, AXR
Differential diagnosisFloppy infantWerdnig-Hoffman, Down syndrome, infantile spinomuscular atrophy (SMA)
Differential diagnosisFixed dilated pupilmydriasis, blown pupil
Differential diagnosisFacial twitches DDX, recurrent, hemifacial spasm, Facial myokymia
Differential diagnosisEye traumablunt, penetrating
Differential diagnosisExophthalmosproptosis
Differential diagnosisDystoniaSydenham, Huntington, chorea
Differential diagnosisDysphagia DDx
Differential diagnosisDipstick urinalysisbedside, protein, blood, glucose, leukocyte esterase, nitrites, ketones, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrites, specific gravity
Differential diagnosisDiffuse goitrethyroid, enlarged, enlargement
Differential diagnosisDiabetes Insipidus DDx
Differential diagnosisDementia
Differential diagnosisCRP DDxC-reactive protein
Differential diagnosisCreatinine
Differential diagnosisCranial nerve lesionspalsy, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, multiple
Differential diagnosisClubbing
Differential diagnosisChorea DDxSydenham, Huntington, chorea
Differential diagnosisChest pain DDx
Differential diagnosisCerebellar disease DDxcerebellum, midline, unilateral, bilateral, MVPS
Differential diagnosisCentral Pontine Myelinolysisextrapontine myelinolysis, osmotic demyelination syndrome
Differential diagnosisCardiac failure DDxacute heart failure syndrome, low output, high output
Differential diagnosisBulbar and pseudobulbar palsy
Differential diagnosisBronchiectasis DDx
Differential diagnosisBronchial breath sounds
Differential diagnosisBradycardia DDxnarrow complex, wide complex, irregular, regular
Differential diagnosisBlepharospasmblinking, facial tics
Differential diagnosisBilirubin and jaundiceconjugated, unconjugated
Differential diagnosisAutoimmune associated diseases
Differential diagnosisAtrial Fibrillation DDx
Differential diagnosisAtelectasislung collapse, collapsed lung
Differential diagnosisAtaxia DDxFriedreich ataxia, Guillain-Barr̩ syndrome, incoordination
Differential diagnosisAsterixisDDx, hepatic flap
Differential diagnosisArthritis
Differential diagnosisAnosmia
Differential diagnosisAnemia Mind Mapanaemia, hypochromic, normochromic, normocytic, macrocytic, microcytic, iron studies
Differential diagnosisAnaphylaxis DDxsevere allergic reaction
Differential diagnosisAcid-Base disordersapproach, osmolar gap
Differential diagnosisAcanthosis nigricans
Differential diagnosisAbdominal painacute abdomen, tenderness, rigidity
Differential diagnosisAbdominal massswelling
Differential diagnosisAbdominal distensionswelling
DermatologySJS and TENMIDI, lyell syndrome, Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
DermatologySerious generalised skin disordersPTSD-D
DermatologyPupura fulminans
Decision makingPrecautionary Principle and the Kehoe Principle
Decision makingCritical Thinking
Critically IllFAST HUGS IN BED Please!
CrisisCrisis, Crewmanship and CRM
ConferenceCICM ASM 2013social media and the internet: the future of medical education, toxicological myths and half-truths
CommunicationBest Case, Worst Case
Clinical governanceWRAP decision making approach
Clinical governanceTreatment Decisions when patients lack competence
Clinical governanceTissue Donation
Clinical governanceSpeaking Up
Clinical governanceReading to learn
Clinical governancePhysiotherapy in ICUactive cycle of breathing technique
Clinical governancePhysical restraint
Clinical governancePersistent and Chronic Critical IllnessCCI
Clinical governancePalliative Care
Clinical governanceObservations Compatible and Incompatible with Brain Death
Clinical governanceMedication Error
Clinical governanceMedical Management of Potential Donors
Clinical governanceManagement of the Organ Donation Patient, organ donor
Clinical governanceLearning from Failure
Clinical governanceICU Ward Roundspatient care round
Clinical governanceFundamental Attribution Error
Clinical governanceFire In ICU
Clinical governanceEvidence-Based Medicine
Clinical governanceEnd-of-Life Care Family MeetingGRIEV_ING, SUPPORT, VALUE
Clinical governanceElaboration and Elaborative Interrogation
Clinical governanceDonation after Cardiac Death (DCD)
Clinical governanceContraindications to Solid Organ DonationCHUMP
Clinical governanceCollective Competence
Clinical governanceCognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning
Clinical governanceCognitive Rigidity
Clinical governanceCognitive load theory
Clinical governanceChemical restraintsedation, acute behavioural emergency, violence, agitation
Clinical governanceBreaking Bad News to RelativesGRIEV_ING, PLIIE,
Clinical governanceBrain Death
Clinical governanceAvoiding Nosocomial DysthanasiaEleothanasia
Clinical governanceANZICS Statement on Death and Organ Donation
CardiothoracicsVasoplegia post-cardiopulmonary bypass
CardiothoracicsTemporary pacemaker troubleshootingtwiddler, failure to capture, sense, pacemaker-mediated tachycardia, sensor indiced tachycardia
CardiothoracicsPost-pericardiotomy syndrome
CardiothoracicsPneumonectomy
CardiothoracicsPhrenic nerve palsy post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsOff pump versus on pump CABG
CardiothoracicsOesophageal perforationEsophageal
CardiothoracicsLung Volume Reduction Surgery
CardiothoracicsIndications for adult cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsICU post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsHypoxaemia post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsHypothermia post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsHypotension post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsHypertension post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsHaemorrhage post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsFactors determining LIMA flow
CardiothoracicsCoronary Artery Bypass GraftCABG
CardiothoracicsChylothoraxPseudochylothorax
CardiothoracicsCardiothoracic surgery literature summaries
CardiothoracicsCardiopulmonary bypass
CardiothoracicsCardiac arrest management post-cardiac surgery
CardiothoracicsAcute aortic dissection
CardiologyWolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
CardiologyWide Complex Tachycardia
CardiologyWellens Syndrome
CardiologyVentricular TachycardiaVT monomorphic, polymorphic
CardiologyVentricular FibrillationVF
CardiologyVascular gas embolismVGE, Gas or air, arterial gas embolism, venous gas embolism
CardiologyTroponin in Critical Illnesshigh, raised, increased, troponinaemia, troponitis
CardiologySyncope
CardiologySTEMI Management
CardiologySevere Heart Failure Management
CardiologyRight ventricular infarctionRVI, STEMI, infarction MI

Category

CCC Topic

CardiologyRight Ventricular FailureRVF, heart failure, RV, cardiac failure
CardiologyPulmonary Hypertension
CardiologyPulmonary Embolus versus Right Ventricular Infarction
CardiologyPreload
CardiologyPericarditis
CardiologyPericardial disease
CardiologyPercutaneous Valve Replacement Literature Summaries
CardiologyPercutaneous Coronary InterventionPCI
CardiologyPCO2 gap, cvaCO2gap
CardiologyPacing ModesAdvantages and Disadvantages, AAI, VVI, DDD,
CardiologyPacemakersAAI, VVI, DDD,
CardiologyOverdrive Pacing
CardiologyOpen Chest ManagementDelayed Sternal Closure
CardiologyNSTEACS ManagementnSTEMI, UPA, unstable angina, non ST elevation acute coronary syndromes
CardiologyNarrow Complex Tachycardia
CardiologyMyocarditis
CardiologyMyocardial stunning
CardiologyMurmurs and Valve Lesions
CardiologyLown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
CardiologyLong QT Syndrome
CardiologyLeft Ventricular Outflow Tract ObstructionLVOTO
CardiologyJunctional Ectopic Tachycardia
CardiologyImplantable Cardiac Defibrilators
CardiologyHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
CardiologyHeart Transplant PatientNHYA,
CardiologyHeart Failure Literature Summaries
CardiologyHeart Block and Conduction abnormalities
CardiologyEmergent Valve Disordersmyxomatous mitral valve disease, paravalvular dehiscence, aortic, mitral, pulmonary, tricuspid, stenosis, regurgitation
CardiologyElectrical StormRefractory, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia (VF/VT)
CardiologyDifferential Diagnosis of ECG Abnormalities
CardiologyContractilityAnrep effect, Bowditch effect
CardiologyCirculation Assessment
CardiologyCement Implantation Syndrome
CardiologyCauses of Acute Pulmonary Hypertension
CardiologyCardioversion in ICU
CardiologyCardiovascular Physiology OverviewFrank starling law
CardiologyCardiovascular Performance Assessment
CategoryCCC Topic
CardiologyCardiogenic Shock Literature Summaries
CardiologyCardiac Resynchronisation Therapy
CardiologyCardiac Output
CardiologyCardiac Lesions and Severe Clinical Signsaortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, tricuspid regurgitation, ASD, PDA
CardiologyCardiac Biomarkers
CardiologyCardiac Arrest Literature Summaries
CardiologyBeta Blockers to Prevent Perioperative MIAMI, prevention, myocardial infarction, B blocker
CardiologyAtrial FibrillationCHA2DS2-VASc
CardiologyArrhythmias Literature Summaries
CardiologyArrhythmiasArrhythmogenesis, vaughan-williams classification, reentrancy, automaticity,
CardiologyArial Natriuretic Peptide
CardiologyAortic RegurgitationAR
CardiologyAHA/ACC Guidelines (2007)Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation of Patients Undergoing non-cardiac surgery
CardiologyAfterload
CardiologyAcute Coronary Syndromes Literature Summaries
CardiologyAcute Coronary SyndromesCRUSADE Score, ACS
AnatomyThird Cranial Nerve Lesions
AnatomyFemoral Vein Anatomy
AnatomyBronchoscopic AnatomyDave Pilcher, lung anatomy, bronchoscope, bronchii, bronchioles
AirwayVideo laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy
AirwayVideo laryngoscopyGlidescope
AirwayUpper Airway Obstruction in a Childpediatric
AirwayUnplanned extubationUnplanned extubation, Self-extubation
AirwayTrismus and Restricted Mouth OpeningTrismus, Restricted Mouth Opening
AirwayTracheostomy Summary page
AirwayTracheostomy Literature Summaries
AirwayTracheostomy Insertion Techniques
AirwayTracheostomy Complications
AirwayTracheostomy advantages and disadvantages
AirwayTracheo-esophageal fistulaTracheo-esophageal fistula, TOF, oesophageal
AirwayTiming of Tracheostomy
AirwayThree Axis Alignment versus Two Curve Theory
AirwaySwallowing
AirwaySurgical cricothyroidotomy
AirwayStridor
AirwaySALADSuction Assisted Laryngoscopy Airway Decontamination
AirwayRespiratory distress in Tracheostomy Patient
AirwayRapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)O2 MARBLES, SOAPME
AirwayRapid sequence airway and PALMRSA, pharmacologically assisted laryngeal mask insertion
AirwayPretreatment drugs for RSIRapid Sequence Intubation
AirwayPrehospital RSIRapid Sequence Intubation
AirwayPre-oxygenation
AirwayPost-intubation hypoxia
AirwayPost-intubation care
AirwayPost-extubation stridor
AirwayPeri-intubation life threatsemergency intubation, life threatening, VAPOURS
AirwayPercutaneous versus Surgical Tracheostomy
AirwayPercutaneous Tracheostomy
AirwayParalytics for Intubation of the Critically ill
AirwayPaediatric Airway
AirwayNasal intubation
AirwayLaryngospasm
AirwayLaryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)
AirwayIntubation, Hypotension and ShockIntubation, Hypotension and Shock, rapid sequence intubation (RSI)
AirwayIntubation of the GI bleederGI haemorrhage
AirwayIntubation in Gastrointestinal HaemorrhageGI haemorrhage
AirwayIntubating LMAIntubating LMA, ILMA, Fastrach
AirwayETT Stylet
AirwayEndotracheal tube cuff leak
AirwayDirect LaryngoscopyEpiglottoscopy, macintosh
AirwayDifficult airway algorithmsdistortion, disproportion, dysmobility, dentition, Vortex approach
AirwayDelayed Sequence intubation
AirwayCuff Leak TestCuff Leak Test, post-extubation stridor
AirwayCricoid pressure
AirwayCoroner's ClotCoroner's Clot, nasopharyngeal, epistaxis, hemorrhage, haemorrhage
AirwayCan't Intubate, Can't Ventilate
AirwayCan't Intubate
AirwayBougie
AirwayBlind digital intubation
AirwayBleeding tracheostomy
AirwayBimanual laryngoscopy
AirwayAwake intubation
AirwayAssessment of Swallow in a Tracheostomy Patient
AirwayApnoeic oxygenation
AirwayAngioedema
AirwayAnatomy for Tracheostomy
AirwayAirway Obstruction
AirwayAirway Management in Major Trauma
AirwayAirway Literature Summaries
AirwayAirway in Neck TraumaAirway and Neck Trauma, blunt, penetrating
AirwayAirway in Maxillofacial Trauma
AirwayAirway Assessment
AirwayAirway and Cervical Spine Injury
AirwayAdverse Effects of Endotracheal IntubationETT
AdministrationTrainees with Difficulties
AdministrationRapid Response System (RRS)RAMESH NAGAPPAN
AdministrationNew Equipment Purchasing
AdministrationManaging the Emergency Department, ED
AdministrationICU StaffingICU Staffing, open ICU, Closed ICU
AdministrationICU Response to a PandemicICU Response to a Pandemic, influenza, SARS, MERS, coronavirus
AdministrationICU OutreachICU Outreach, critical care outreach teams (CCOT), ICU liaison, intensive care
AdministrationICU Design and Staffing
AdministrationConsent and Competence in Children
AdministrationClinical Governance
AdministrationChanges in ICU mortalityARDS
AdministrationChange leadershipChange leadership, management, John Kotter
AdministrationBurnout
Acid-BaseUrinary Anion GapUAG
Acid-BaseStrong Ion DifferenceSID, Stewart
Acid-BaseSodium Bicarbonate Usedichloroacetate, carbicarb, Urinary alkalinisation, NaHCO3
Acid-BaseSodium Bicarbonate and DKADKA, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, ketoacids, NaHCO3
Acid-BaseRespiratory Compensation in Metabolic Disorders
Acid-BaseRespiratory Alkalosis
Acid-BaseRespiratory Acidosis
Acid-BaseRenal Tubular Acidosis and Uraemic AcidosisRenal Tubular Acidosis, Uraemic acidosis, renal, acid-base, RTA
Acid-BasePyroglutamic Acidosis
Acid-BaseNAGMANormal Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis, HARDUP, CAGE, USEDCRAP
Acid-BaseMetformin-related Lactic AcidosisHAGMA
Acid-BaseMetabolic Alkalosis Evaluation
Acid-BaseMetabolic alkalosis
Acid-BaseMetabolic Alkalosis
Acid-BaseMetabolic Acidosis EvaluationMetabolic acidaemia, acidemia, HAGMA, NAGMA
Acid-BaseMetabolic acidosis
Acid-BaseMetabolic Acidosis
Acid-BaseLactic Acidosis EvaluationCohen & Woods classification
Acid-BaseLactate and Lactic Acidosishyperlactaemia, hyperlactemia, LUKE, TIPS, FAILURE, Cohen & Woods
Acid-BaseKetoacidosisStarvation ketosis, Alcoholic ketoacidosis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, DKA,
Acid-BaseDelta Ratio
Acid-BaseD-Lactic acidosis
Acid-BaseBase Excess vs Standard Base ExcessBE, SBE
Acid-BaseAnion gap
Acid-BaseABG changes in Cardiac ArrestCardiopulmonary resuscitation, resus, Arterial blood gas

The CCC was created, and is maintained, by Chris Nickson and originated from the FCICM exam study notes created by Jeremy Fernando in 2011. All of these pages have been updated, modified and added to since by a number of contributors (see below). As such will be particularly useful to those studying for the CICM Fellowship exam (though there are topics outside the scope of the exam as well). Increasingly, entries relevant to the FACEM exam are also being added.

NOTE: Pages are continually added under these topic headings, to find a current list of pages for each topic just search for the topic heading in the searchable index table.

We have defined “critical care medicine” as the triad of 1) resuscitation, 2) emergency care for life-threatening conditions, and 3) intensive care; including all components of the emergency and critical care medicine delivery system, prehospital and hospital.

Peter Safar, 1974


References and resources

Numerous resources and references, in addition to those listed at the end of each page, were particularly useful in creating the compendium.

LITFL

FOAM and web-based resources

Textbooks

Contributors to the CCC
  • Alex Psirides FCICM
  • Cameron Knott FCICM
  • Chris Nickson FACEM FCICM
  • Chris Poynter FANZCA FCICM
  • David Tripp FRACP FCICM
  • Esti Blazquez FANZCA FCICM
  • James Hayes FACEM
  • Jeremy Fernando FANZCA FCICM
  • Luke Collett
  • Maurice Le Guen FCICM
  • Mike Cadogan FACEM FFSEM
  • Oliver Flower FCICM
  • Paul Davies FANZCA
  • Paul Young FCICM
  • Robert Buttner
  • Sarah Yong FCICM
  • Sabine Pecher FCICM

CCC 700 6

Critical Care

Compendium