Repost of Links To “Guide to supportive care in critical illness” From The Internet Book Of Critical Care

I originally reviewed and posted links to Dr. Farkas’ outstanding Guide to Supportive Care In Critical Illness  from his Internet Book Of Critical Care [Link is to the table of contents] earlier this year in April.

I reviewed the entire post again today and so I linked again to Dr. Farkas’ chapter on supportive care. It is the best resource on the subject that I’ve come across.

Here are excerpts from Dr. Farkas’ show notes:

CONTENTS [These are direct links to the sections of Dr. Farkas’ post.]

• The understated importance of high-quality supportive care
• Medications to avoid in ICU
• Prophylaxis
  • DVT prophylaxis
  • GI prophylaxis
• Anemia & transfusion targets
• Glycemic control
• Nutrition for the intubated patient
• Pain, agitation, and delirium
  • Analgesia & pain management
  • Sedation of the intubated patient
  • Delirium prevention
• Volume status & diuresis
• Electrolyte management
• Troponin elevation & heparin drips
• Respiratory
  • Noninvasive respiratory support (HFNC & BiPAP)
  • Monitoring:  saturation, ABG, VBG, & etCO2
• Approach to fever in the ICU
• Questions & discussion
• PDF of this chapter (or create customized PDF)