2010 May - Early Rehabilitation in Intensive Care Unit
Figure. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Introduction
Advances in the management of mechanically ventilated patients have improved outcomes and survival rates for critically ill patients1. As patients survive the acute illness with improved mortality, the long-term complications can significantly hamper the independence of the patients with prominent morbidity2. These complications can delay weaning due to respiratory muscle weakness, prolonged mechanical ventilation, and delay rehabilitation progress owing to limb weakness3,4. A longer period of dependency on support and rehabilitation services results in an increase in length of hospital stay, both of which can have significant cost implications5.
2009 Retrograde Intubation
Recommended by Dr LAU Chun Wing Arthur on 11 May 2009; ICU, PYNEH
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2009 Cricothyroidotomy
Recommended by Dr LAU Chun Wing Arthur on 6 May 2009; ICU, PYNEH
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2009 Difficult Airway Video
Useful intubation techniques and tutorials are available from the University of Florida website, including introduction to the AIRTRAQ Optical Laryngoscope.