Intensive care

Cardiovascular

• Surgical anatomy and physiology of the heart
• Cardiovascular monitoring
• Pharmacological control of the heart and peripheral circulation
• Cardiac arrest and resuscitation
• Management of haemorrhage and shock
• Pulmonary oedema
• Coronary artery disease
• Cardiopulmonary bypass
• Valvular heart disease
• Infective endocarditis

Respiratory

• Surgical anatomy of the chest wall and thoracic viscera
• Mechanics and control of respiration
• Disorders of respiratory function
• Acid-base balance
• Complications of thoracic operations
• Acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Endotracheal intubation, laryngotomy and tracheostomy

Multiple system failure

• Multiple system failure
• Renal failure - diagnosis and complications
• GI tract and hepatic failure
• Nutrition

Problems in intensive care

• Sepsis and SIRS
• Pneumonia, lung abscess, bronchiectasis, empyema

Principles of ICU

• Indications for admission
• Organisation and staffing
• Physiological scoring systems