Open source basic ventilator simulator on OPEN Pediatrics.

A mobile learning app targeted specifically to health workers.

A mobile learning app targeted specifically to health workers.

ARDS is a syndrome of hypoxaemic respiratory failure associated with non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema which occurs in 10% of ICU patients. ARDS is often associated with multiple organ dysfunction and carries a high mortality, morbidity and financial cost. It may be...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in critically unwell patients who undergo invasive mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy. Throughout this article we will discuss the incidence, scoring systems, pathophysiology, prevention, risk factors, diagnosis...

Liberation from mechanical ventilation and the artificial airway support in the intensive care unit is difficult and challenging. Success hinges on the perfect blend of art and science. An algorithmic evidence based approach along with a very strong clinical acumen...

This article outlines the management of the obstructed airway, including diagnosis, different airway management options and key lessons learnt from the 4th UK National audit project of major airway complications (NAP 4).

ARDS is diagnosed clinically on the basis of the acute development of hypoxaemic respiratory failure, CXR changes and non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema, on the background of a pulmonary or non-pulmonary precipitating condition.  ARDS may affect one in ten intensive care unit...