Acute respiratory distress syndrome (Update 28, 2012)
Download – Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Update 28, 2012) Identify and treat the underlying cause Ventilate at low tidal volume Apply generous PEEP Maintain a low hydrostatic pressure in the...
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Download – Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS is a process of hypoxaemic respiratory failure associated with non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema. It is the result of diffuse inflammatory damage to...
View ArticleAcute Liver Failure in ICU
Download – Acute Liver Failure in ICU Â Successful management of this rare but potentially devastating disorder relies on early recognition. The hallmark of acute liver failure (ALF) is encephalopathy...
View ArticleAcute kidney injury (Update 28, 2012)
Download – Acute Kidney Injury (Update 28, 2012) This article describes the causes, diagnosis and management of acute kidney injury (AKI). Many centres in the developing world do not have access to...
View ArticleAcute Cervical Spine Injury
Download – Acute Cervical Spine Injury This article covers the aspects of acute cervical spine injury that are relevant to anaesthetists. The anaesthetist’s involvement will range from participating...
View ArticleAcute cervical spine injuries in adults (Update 28, 2012)
Download – Acute Cervical Spine Injuries in Adults (Update 28, 2012) This review is for anaesthetists who specialise in intensive care, focusing on the first few days following injury to the cervical...
View ArticleAcid-base Disorders in Critical Care (Update 28, 2012)
Download – Acid-base Disorders in Critical Care (Update 12 – 2012) Disorders in acid-base balance are commonly found in critically ill patients. Clinicians responsible for these patients need a clear...
View ArticleAcid Base Balance and Interpretation of Blood Gas Results (Update 16)
Download – Acid Base Balance and Interpretation of Blood Gas Results (Update 16) Â Acid base disturbances are indicators of serious underlying pathology, rather than being the pathology themselves....
View ArticleAcid Base Balance (Update 13)
Download – Acid Base Balance (Update 13) The aim of this article is to provide the reader with a basic understanding of the physiology and biochemistry of acid base balance and its disturbances. This...
View ArticleAbdominal Compartment Syndrome
Download – Abdominal compartment syndrome (Update 28, 2012) Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is a condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This article includes a case summary...
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