Definition of Tourniquet: a constricting or compressing device used to control venous and arterial circulation to an extremity for a particular duration. Tourniquets are commonly used during limb surgeries (particularly […]
Bradycardia is defined as a heart rate below 60bpm and occurs commonly under anaesthesia. Although most bradycardias are benign, they have the potential to cause haemodynamic compromise and progress to […]
An 80kg 50yo male enters theatre directly from the emergency department for an urgent laparotomy. He has been involved in a motor vehicle accident and is thought to have lost […]
By Adam George Definition Hypercalcaemia indicates a total serum calcium (Ca) concentration corrected for albumin of >2.6 mmol/L. […]
The PADDI trial by Dr. Matthew Vella @mjv.igee PADDI (The Perioperative ADministration of Dexamethasone and Infection Trial) Corcoran, T. B., Myles, P. S., Forbes, A. B., Cheng, A. C., Bach, […]
Hyponatremia where salt goes, water (also) follows by Adam George Definition Hyponatremia refers to a low blood sodium (Na) concentration. Specifically, […]
By Dr Jessica It is important to interpret arterial blood gases in a systematic manner, taken within the context of the patient’s clinical context. Steps: PaO2 (partial pressure of oxygen […]
A summary of this fantastic BJA education article: https://www.clinicalkey.com.au/#!/content/playContent/1-s2.0-S2058534922000506 Epidemiology Most common causes of CKD are diabetes and hypertension What is the definition of […]
By Dr Angus Hayes About the author Dr Angus Hayes is an Australian ICU registrar who recently spent time in Norway observing anaesthetic protocols and practices. In this article he […]
By Dr. Harrison Whiting Have you ever had difficulty trying to ventilate a patient with a BMV or been unable to visualise a patient’s vocal cords prior to intubation? […]