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Deep Dives

Supplementary pages that flesh out the weekly spine.

Advanced Life Support Algorithm

Practice the ALS algorithm with real-time drug timing, 2-minute CPR cycles, and training scenarios.

Chest Pain: First Hour Triage (ACS + Can’t-Miss)

Aim: **don't miss the killers**, stabilise physiology, and hand over a coherent plan. You don't need the perfect diagnosis in minute 5.

Deteriorating Patient: ABCDE

ABCDE approach: **treat life-threatening problems as you find them** — do not complete the full assessment before intervening. If the airway is compromised, secure it before moving

ECG Rhythm Recognition

Systematic ECG rhythm analysis (always follow this order rather than pattern-matching): **electrical activity → rate → regularity → QRS width → P waves → P-QRS relationship**

Shock Pathophysiology

**Shock** = Inadequate cellular oxygen delivery relative to metabolic demand.

Shock: Bedside Pattern Recognition

**Q:** Shock bedside framework?

Anaesthetics

critical-careWeek 1

Induction agents, neuromuscular blockers, volatiles, and local anaesthetic dosing — focused for ED/ICU.