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
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