Category: Journal of Anesthesiology & Critical Care
This journal contains essential information on anesthesia & critical care management. It highlights fundumantal recommendations that are evidence-based, & topics to guide specialists in their daily practice.
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How to manage central nervous system infections in the ICU
Empiric management of bacterial meningitis The completion of empiric treatment should occur when CSF lab reports and clinical presentations are in line with the diagnosis. Treatment may last from 7-14d depending on the pathogen & clinical response. In immunocompetent adults <50y, S. pneumoniae & N. meningitidis are the most common causes of community-acquired bacterial meningitis.… Read more
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Do you want to know the Great techniques of laryngeal mask insertion & ET intubation?
LMA insertion technique Preparation for direct laryngoscopy Technique for orotracheal intubation Alternatives to difficult intubation: reposition the patient; indirect laryngoscopy; FOB; using a stylet or bougie; selecting a different blade; attempting nasal intubation; emergency supraglottic airway; awake intubation; jet ventilation through percutaneous tracheal catheter; retrograde intubation; cricothyrotomy & tracheostomy. Technique for nasotracheal intubation Preparation and… Read more
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The most important depolarizing & non-depolarizing muscle relaxants
Succinylcholine This is a depolarizing muscle relaxant with about 45s onset of action and an action duration of < 10 min. Few doses are required to attain therapeutic effects (small Vd), and it undergoes metabolism by pseudocholinesterase into succinylmonocholine. Useful for rapid sequence intubation with intravenous adult dose as 0.5-1.5mg/kg. In children dose is usually… Read more