Chapter 1

Monitoring of the Critically Ill Patient

Hemodynamic monitoring (Arterial lines, Swan-Ganz)

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Respiratory monitoring and capnography

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Neurological monitoring and ICP monitoring

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Renal function monitoring and output tracking

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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in ICU

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Chapter 2

Management of Shock and Organ Failure

Classification and pathophysiology of shock

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Vasoactive drugs and inotropic support

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Acute kidney injury (AKI) and RRT

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) management

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High output vs Low output cardiac failure

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Chapter 3

Surgical Sepsis and Antibiotic Advocacy

Sepsis-3 definitions and SOFA score

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Early goal-directed therapy (EGDT)

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Identification of source and drainage

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Multi-drug resistant (MDR) infections in ICU

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Rational use of carbapenems and newer biologicals

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Chapter 4

Principles of Intensive Care and Resuscitation

Mechanical ventilation: Modes and weaning

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Acid-base and metabolic support in ICU

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Sedation, analgesia, and delirium management

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CPR: BLS and ACLS guidelines

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End-of-life decisions and withdrawal of care

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Chapter 5

Pain Management and Palliative Care in Surgery

Physiology of nociception and pain pathways

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Multi-modal analgesia and epidurals

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Chronic pain management in surgical patients

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Principles of palliative surgery

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Symptom management in advanced surgical disease

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