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Communication in a Crisis • LITFL Medical Blog • SMILE2 CCC

Webclose the loop. COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN A CRISIS. Avoid mitigating language – “let’s intubate now” not “perhaps we should think about intubating”. …

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Capacity and Competence • LITFL Medical B • CCC Ethics

WebCapacity and competence are terms that are often used interchangeably. Capacity is a functional term that refers to the mental or cognitive ability to understand the nature and …

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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State • LITFL • CCC Endocrine

WebChris Nickson. Nov 3, 2020. Home CCC. OVERVIEW. Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) = Hyperosmotic Hyperglycaemic Syndrome (HHS) three times less frequent than …

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Hyperchloraemia • LITFL • CCC electrolytes

WebChris is an Intensivist and ECMO specialist at the Alfred ICU in Melbourne. He is also a Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University.. He is a co …

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Cardiovascular Physiology Overview • LITFL • CCC Cardiology

WebCardiovascular Physiology Overview. afterload = maximal tension developed in the ventricular wall during contraction (end-systolic wall stress on Echo), used as a …

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Trauma Mortality and the Golden Hour • LITFL • CCC Trauma

WebTrauma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in the <40 years-old age group. Trauma deaths are classically described as having a trimodal …

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CODA • LITFL • Podcast

WebWe are proud to have released 700+ clinical podcasts which have identified countless areas for improvement in our practice. It is time to implement solutions to drive real-world …

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Human Factors • LITFL • CCC Patient Safety

WebNov 3, 2020. Home CCC. OVERVIEW. Human failures rather than technical failures are the greatest threat to complex and potentially hazardous systems such as healthcare …

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Behavioural Emergency Management • LITFL

WebThe Violent and Aggressive Patient: Behavioural disturbances and aggression in the emergency department is an increasing problem confronting …

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Crisis Resource Management (CRM) • LITFL Medical Blog • SMILE2 …

WebOVERVIEW. Crisis Resource Management (CRM) refers to the non-technical skills required for effective teamwork in a crisis situation. In addition to the nature of the …

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Clinical debriefing • LITFL

WebChris is an Intensivist and ECMO specialist at the Alfred ICU in Melbourne. He is also a Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University.. He is a co-founder …

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Massive Transfusion Protocol • LITFL • CCC

WebJan 27, 2023. Home CCC. Reviewed and revised 10 March 2014. OVERVIEW. Massive transfusion is defined as. replacement of >1 blood volume in 24 hours, or. >50% of blood …

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mental health Archives • LITFL

WebMedicine, mindfulness, movement, mental (ill)health and creativity. Guest post: Dr Elizabeth Winson (@DrLemmingo). Liz is a intensive care doctor in Melbourne, Australia. Chris …

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Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) • LITFL • CCC Airway

WebLMA is an acronym for Laryngeal Mask Airway. a type of extraglottic airway device aka supraglottic airway device (SAD) USES. rescue airway in a failed intubation. …

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Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) • LITFL • CCC Ventilation

WebPositive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) is the maintenance of positive pressure (above atmospheric) at the airway opening at the end of expiration. PEEP acts to distend distal …

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Abdominal Trauma: Blunt or penetrating • LITFL • CCC Trauma

WebBlunt abdominal injuries often managed conservatively, though interventional radiology and surgery are indicated for severe injuries. Common mechanisms include …

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NSTEACS Management SID • LITFL • CCC Cardiology

WebNSTEACS Management. Chris Nickson. Nov 3, 2020. Home CCC. OVERVIEW. NSTEACS is non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome, and includes non …

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APACHE versus SOFA scoring systems • LITFL • CCC

WebAPACHE versus SOFA scoring systems. Chris Nickson. Nov 3, 2020. Home CCC. OVERVIEW. APACHE and SOFA are scoring systems that are commonly used in …

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Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) • LITFL • CCC Airway

WebNov 3, 2020. Home CCC. Reviewed and revised 18 June 2015. OVERVIEW. Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is an airway management technique that produces inducing …

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Look left, look right • LITFL • Neurological Mind-Boggler

WebLook left, look right. Chris Nickson. Nov 3, 2020. Home LITFL Clinical Cases. aka Neurological Mind-boggler 008. An elderly lady presented to the emergency …

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