Sleep and sleep disorders
This presentation covers normal and disordered sleep by Respiratory Physician and Intensivist A/Prof John Santamaria.
Category: Education
Statistics series: One
This is part one of an excellent introduction to statistics series presented by ICU Director A/Prof John Santamaria.
Blood gas case 1: renal failure and type 1 diabetes
Peer reviewed by Dr Steven Musca and Dr Patricia Hurune Case details 55 year old male with known ESRF presented to hospital with shortness of breath after missing haemodialysis (HDx). PMHx: CKD-5D (HDx 3x/wk via AV fistula), T1DM, HTN VBG on presentation: VBG Parameter Patient Value Normal Range pH 7.13* 7.31 – 7.41 pCO2 43mmHg […]
COVID-19: useful links and local initiatives
In a world of information overload, this post is intended to provide ICU staff with links to certifiable COVID-19 information that is being updated regularly. Both general information and St Vincent’s Melbourne ICU specific information is provided. This information will be updated as best possible (last update 4-10-2021). Please notify of any areas to be […]
Proning for respiratory failure in a crisis (such as a pandemic)
Post updated 20-6-2022 Minimum staff and resources listed below, more can be utilised based on availability or need. Consider this as a streamlined technique and supplement to the existing SVHM ICU ‘Prone positioning in ARDS 2018’ protocol rather than a replacement. Quick links: Proning: 1:48 (click time to move to this part of video on […]