Part two in this three part series looks at common CXR abnormalities seen on the intensive care unit.Interpretation of the chest radiograph – part 2 (150) - September 7, 2009

Introduction to the interpretation of chest radiography in critical care. The first in a three part series, this tutorial covers technical aspects and common abnormalities of the chest radiograph.Interpretation of the chest radiograph – part 1 (146) - August 10, 2009

This tutorial discusses the indications for central venous access, looks at the relevant anatomy and explains the practical techniques involved in cannulation.Central Venous Access (138) - June 15, 2009

136 Major haemorrhage part 1Management of major haemorrhage, initial response (136) - June 1, 2009

  11TH MAY 2009 Dr Richard Eve, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Cornwall, UK Dr Mike Duffy, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK Correspondence to: richardlloydeve@gmail.com   QUESTIONS Before continuing, try to answer the following questions.  The answers can be found at the end of the article, together with an explanation. 1.    Severe Sepsis a.    Is associated with disordered [...]Activated protein C in the treatment of severe sepsis (133) - May 11, 2009

 6th April 2009   William English, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK Peter Ford, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK. Correspondence to Peter.Ford@rdeft.nhs.uk      SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS Please read the following questions. The answers will be found in the article. 1. What are the characteristic metabolic derangements in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? 2. What are [...]Diabetic ketoacidosis (128) - April 6, 2009

  Kavitha Raghavan, King’s College Hospital, London Richard Waddington, Kingston Hospital, Surrey Correspondence to kavitha_cr@hotmail.com Key Learning Points: · Severe traumatic brain injury in children is associated with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. · The clinician can reduce the impact of secondary brain injury, especially by avoiding hypoxia and hypotension. · The most important [...]Management of paediatric traumatic brain injury (127) - March 29, 2009

  23RD MARCH 2009 Dr. Nicola Ross, Leeds General Infirmary, UK Dr. Sarah Marsh, Leeds General Infirmary, UK Correspondence to nickiross@mac.com   INTRODUCTION The neuromuscular disorders are a heterogeneous group of diseases effecting skeletal muscle via abnormalities of the motor nerves, neuromuscular junction, cellular matrix, ion channels and metabolic derangements.  They are often grouped together [...]Neuromuscular disorders and anaesthesia (126) - March 23, 2009

9th March 2009   Dr. Iain Wilson Royal Devon & Exeter hospital UK Contact: iainhwilson@mac.com   The WFSA has been working on information about pulse oximery and the following tutorial is part of the material.  Feedback would be very useful and should be sent to iain.wilson@rdeft.nhs.uk The first part of this tutorial (last week) can [...]Pulse Oximetry – part 2 (124) - March 9, 2009

2nd March 2009 Dr. Iain Wilson Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, UK Correspondence to iain.wilson@rdeft.nhs.uk Please note this is a two part tutorial.  The second part can be found here   INTRODUCTION   The WFSA has been working on information about pulse oximetry and the following tutorial is part of the material.  Feedback would be [...]Pulse Oximetry – part 1 (123) - March 3, 2009

ABDOMINAL COMPARTMENT SYNDROME TUTORIAL OF THE WEEK NUMBER 120 1ST DECEMBER 2008 William English, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK Bruce McCormick, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, UK englishwilliam@hotmail.com SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS Please read the following questions. The answers will be found in the main text. 1. What is the normal pressure within the abdomen? 2. [...]Abdominal compartment syndrome (120) - November 30, 2008

TUTORIAL OF THE WEEK NUMBER 115 6TH OCTOBER 2008 Dr N Niranjan, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK (niraj.niranjan@yahoo.co.uk ) Dr. Mike Duffy, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UKBrainstem Death (115) - October 14, 2008

This tutorial discusses the perioperative issues surrounding patients with severe COPDAnaesthesia in patients with COPD (106) - July 28, 2008

This tutorial discusses the general principles of Accidental poisoning in children along with management of specific poisonings.Accidental poisoning in children (95) - June 9, 2008

This tutorial concentrates on the early, simple, well-conducted interventions that contribute most to improve survival and outcome. Safety is of paramount concern and we include discussion and detail on this topicPre-hospital trauma care (87) - April 29, 2008

This tutorial discusses the evidence based management of anticoagulated patients presenting with intracranial bleeding. Anticoagulation & Intracranial bleeds (82) - January 12, 2008

This tutorial discusses the more common disease processes that cause muscle weakness in critical care and describes the general management principles for patients with these conditions.Neurological causes of muscle weakness in critical care (79) - December 22, 2007

A practical guide to managing paediatric burn patientsManaging paediatric burns (78) - December 16, 2007

Acute management of pancreatitis 73 Acute PancreatitisAcute pancreatitis, an overview (73) - November 12, 2007

These tutorials are designed to supplement the tutorial in the Basic Sciences section of ATOTW and will concentrate on aspects of metabolic acidosis pertinent to critical care. In part 1 we shall cover the assessment of metabolic acidosis, including determining cause and assessing severity. In part 2 we shall cover specific types of metabolic acidosis commonly encountered in critical illness.Acid base disorders in critical care – part 1 (66) - August 30, 2007

Management of thoracic traumaThoracic trauma (63) - August 8, 2007

This tutorial outlines the anaesthetic and critical care management of head injuries. Management of head injuries (46) - March 12, 2007

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an alternative to mechanical ventilation for patients with respiratory failure. The equipment, indications for use, advantages and disadvantages are discussed in this tutorial.Non-invasive ventilation in intensive care (40) - December 28, 2006

Discusses the pathophysiology, aeitiology and management of ARDS.Acute respiratory distress syndrome – ARDS (35) - October 15, 2006

Part 2 of this series on sepsis discusses some of the specific management issues recommended by the surviving sepsis campaignManagement of sepsis – part 2 (22) - March 15, 2006

Overview of tetanus and its managementThe management of Tetanus (17) - January 1, 2006

This is the second most common hospital acquired infection. This tutorial discusses background and management.Nosocomial pneumonia (10) - July 15, 2005

Sepsis describes the host response syndrome to an infectious insult. Part 1 of this two part series deals with identification, initial management, treatment of the underlying cause and anaesthesia in septic patients.Sepsis – part 1 (4) - May 27, 2005

Discusses the pathophysiology behind, management of and anaesthetic implications of asthmaAsthma and anaesthesia (1) - May 1, 2005