Critical Care

Introduction to working in a critical care environment

Critical Care is an area which will require an increase in staffing levels in the event of a surge of COVID-19 patients to Western Health. These free online courses provided by various Universities will help to provide a basic introduction to working in a critical care environment.

Introduction to Critical Care Medicine

COVID-19 Critical Care: Understanding & Application

 


Emergency Tracheostomy Management

 


Basic and ARDS Ventilation

 


Dr ABC Teaching Sessions

Members of the ICU teams at Western Health conducted a series of DR ABC teaching sessions via Zoom. These sessions were recorded and are available here. As available, presentations are accessible alongside the videos.

A – is for airway

Presentation: A – Airway

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B – is for breathing

Presentation: B – Breathing

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C – is for circulation

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D – is for disability

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Shock Assessment & Management

 


NIV Part 1 – Know the machine

 

NIC Part 2 – Know when & how to use it