iCU Notes
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About iCU Notes
iCU Notes is a critical care handbook aimed at all clinicians, nursing staff and allied health professionals who work in critical care, as well as those working on acute medical and surgical wards.
It is designed to be used as a pocket guide to improve knowledge and understanding of critical care concepts.
Key features :
*11 modules covering theoretical and practical aspects of general and emergency critical care
*Content alphabetised for ease of use
*Concise, find-it-fast format with additional smart search function to speed information finding
*Over 80 colour illustrations to clarify monitoring and therapeutic techniques in critical care
*Over 30 compact clinical ICU guideline overviews
*18 emergency algorithms including ALS, obstetric, sepsis and difficult airway (DAS) algorithms
*A complete section on differential diagnoses in critical care including organ support alarms
*A complete section on current management strategies in critical care as well as additional modules on microbiology and critical care pharmacology
*Evidence based recommendations by the ESICM included in red text within appropriate subsections
*Summaries of important papers published in hi impact factor journals over the last 7 years
*A list of educational online resources that can be accessed directly from within the app
*More modules planned in the future to eventually cover all clinical and non-clinical aspects of critical care
*It's completely free !
Module Content
BASIC CRITICAL CARE MODULE
Covers all basic principles of critical care, including:
Assessment of the critically ill patient
Basic CNS Pathophysiology
Neuromonitoring
Basic Cardiovascular Physiology
Fluids, Inotropes and Vasopressors
Cardiovascular Monitoring
Acute Liver Failure
Nutrition
Sepsis
Acute Renal Failure and Renal Replacement Therapy
Basic Respiratory support and monitoring
MANAGEMENT and TREATMENT ALGORITHMS MODULE
CNS: Meningitis, GBS, Encephalopathy - Septic / Hepatic, SAH, Critical Care Neuromyopathy, Myasthenia Gravis
CVS: Persistent sinus tachycardia, AF, LVF, Bradycardia, Shock, SBE, RVF , Hypotension, Diastolic Dysfunction, Cardiac Arrest, Hypertensive Crises
DRUGS and TOXINS: Opiate infusion withdrawal, Poisoning, Cocaine, ETOH, Isopropyl Alcohol
ENDOCRINE: DKA, Hyponatraemia, Hypothyroidism, HHS, Addison's Disease, Diabetes Insipidus
GIT: GI Bleed, Nutrition, TPN and EN, Re-feeding syndrome, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
HAEM: DIC, HIT, Jehovah's Witness,
Bleeding , Coagulopathy of Trauma, Sickle cell disease
INFECTION: Care Bundles, Malaria, Necrotising Fasciitis, Severe Sepsis, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Pyrexia on ITU
OBSTETRICS: Eclampsia, PPH, HELLP, Pre-eclampsia
RENAL: ARF, Drug handling in renal failure, Metabolic Acidosis, Haemofiltration, Haemodialysis, Complications of CRF
RS: Ventilator Modes, Tracheostomy, Weaning, ARDS, Bronchopulmonary fistula, COPD/Asthma, CAP, Bronchiectasis, Lobar Collapse, Pneumothorax, PE, Upper Airway Obstruction, VAP, Pleural Effusion, Haemoptysis
TRAUMA: Rhabdomyolysis, Extremity Injury, Chest Trauma, Pulseless limb, Pelvic Trauma, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Burns, Blast Injuries, Abdominal Trauma, Neck trauma
VASCULITIS: SLE, Wegener's Granulomatosis
EMERGENCIES MODULE
Covers ALS, DAS Obstetric and Sepsis management guidelines and algorithms
CAUSES and DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES MODULE
Over 180 lists of causes and differential diagnoses covering common conditions seen on the ICU and grouped under the following headings :
Organ systems
Biochemistry
Organ support alarms
Infection (inc. HIV)
Trauma
New Modules:
MICROBIOLOGY MODULE
Covering the most important organisms associated with critical care admissions, within the following genii:
Bacteria
Fungi
Viruses
FORMULARY MODULE
Covers the class, mode of action, route and dose of administration, excretion, indications, side effects and major contraindications of the drugs most frequently used in critical care
Author: Murali Thavasothy
Developer: Dal Sandhu
It is designed to be used as a pocket guide to improve knowledge and understanding of critical care concepts.
Key features :
*11 modules covering theoretical and practical aspects of general and emergency critical care
*Content alphabetised for ease of use
*Concise, find-it-fast format with additional smart search function to speed information finding
*Over 80 colour illustrations to clarify monitoring and therapeutic techniques in critical care
*Over 30 compact clinical ICU guideline overviews
*18 emergency algorithms including ALS, obstetric, sepsis and difficult airway (DAS) algorithms
*A complete section on differential diagnoses in critical care including organ support alarms
*A complete section on current management strategies in critical care as well as additional modules on microbiology and critical care pharmacology
*Evidence based recommendations by the ESICM included in red text within appropriate subsections
*Summaries of important papers published in hi impact factor journals over the last 7 years
*A list of educational online resources that can be accessed directly from within the app
*More modules planned in the future to eventually cover all clinical and non-clinical aspects of critical care
*It's completely free !
Module Content
BASIC CRITICAL CARE MODULE
Covers all basic principles of critical care, including:
Assessment of the critically ill patient
Basic CNS Pathophysiology
Neuromonitoring
Basic Cardiovascular Physiology
Fluids, Inotropes and Vasopressors
Cardiovascular Monitoring
Acute Liver Failure
Nutrition
Sepsis
Acute Renal Failure and Renal Replacement Therapy
Basic Respiratory support and monitoring
MANAGEMENT and TREATMENT ALGORITHMS MODULE
CNS: Meningitis, GBS, Encephalopathy - Septic / Hepatic, SAH, Critical Care Neuromyopathy, Myasthenia Gravis
CVS: Persistent sinus tachycardia, AF, LVF, Bradycardia, Shock, SBE, RVF , Hypotension, Diastolic Dysfunction, Cardiac Arrest, Hypertensive Crises
DRUGS and TOXINS: Opiate infusion withdrawal, Poisoning, Cocaine, ETOH, Isopropyl Alcohol
ENDOCRINE: DKA, Hyponatraemia, Hypothyroidism, HHS, Addison's Disease, Diabetes Insipidus
GIT: GI Bleed, Nutrition, TPN and EN, Re-feeding syndrome, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
HAEM: DIC, HIT, Jehovah's Witness,
Bleeding , Coagulopathy of Trauma, Sickle cell disease
INFECTION: Care Bundles, Malaria, Necrotising Fasciitis, Severe Sepsis, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Pyrexia on ITU
OBSTETRICS: Eclampsia, PPH, HELLP, Pre-eclampsia
RENAL: ARF, Drug handling in renal failure, Metabolic Acidosis, Haemofiltration, Haemodialysis, Complications of CRF
RS: Ventilator Modes, Tracheostomy, Weaning, ARDS, Bronchopulmonary fistula, COPD/Asthma, CAP, Bronchiectasis, Lobar Collapse, Pneumothorax, PE, Upper Airway Obstruction, VAP, Pleural Effusion, Haemoptysis
TRAUMA: Rhabdomyolysis, Extremity Injury, Chest Trauma, Pulseless limb, Pelvic Trauma, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Burns, Blast Injuries, Abdominal Trauma, Neck trauma
VASCULITIS: SLE, Wegener's Granulomatosis
EMERGENCIES MODULE
Covers ALS, DAS Obstetric and Sepsis management guidelines and algorithms
CAUSES and DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES MODULE
Over 180 lists of causes and differential diagnoses covering common conditions seen on the ICU and grouped under the following headings :
Organ systems
Biochemistry
Organ support alarms
Infection (inc. HIV)
Trauma
New Modules:
MICROBIOLOGY MODULE
Covering the most important organisms associated with critical care admissions, within the following genii:
Bacteria
Fungi
Viruses
FORMULARY MODULE
Covers the class, mode of action, route and dose of administration, excretion, indications, side effects and major contraindications of the drugs most frequently used in critical care
Author: Murali Thavasothy
Developer: Dal Sandhu
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What's New in the Latest Version 4.9
Last updated on Nov 22, 2020
Old Versions
Syntax error corrections, easier to use Clinical Trial Locator
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Version History
4.9
Nov 22, 2020
Syntax error corrections, easier to use Clinical Trial Locator
4.8
Nov 13, 2020
Updated section on critical care management of Covid-19
Updated Trials section to include significant RCTs published in 2020
RCTs now searchable by system as well as year
Updated Management module, updated Algorithms module
Updated Trials section to include significant RCTs published in 2020
RCTs now searchable by system as well as year
Updated Management module, updated Algorithms module
4.7
May 6, 2020
App is now region specific
4.5
Apr 9, 2020
1 additional module: Clinical Trials module - includes short abstracts and summaries of all critical care papers from 2015 up to 2020
3.1
Dec 6, 2018
Additional module - Global Critical Care - specific for the management of critically ill patients in Low and Middle Income Countries
Includes checklists, charts and treatment guidelines specific for LMICs
App fully updated with summaries of the most highly ranked critical care papers from last year
Includes separate module of web links to a range of useful educational resources
Includes checklists, charts and treatment guidelines specific for LMICs
App fully updated with summaries of the most highly ranked critical care papers from last year
Includes separate module of web links to a range of useful educational resources
2.3
Jan 24, 2018
Fully updated database including summaries of important papers relevant to ICM published over the last 5 years
New module on Emergency Algorithms
List of directly accessible critical care educational websites
More comprehensive search functionality
New module on Emergency Algorithms
List of directly accessible critical care educational websites
More comprehensive search functionality
2.2
Nov 30, 2015
Ability to cross reference articles within the app directly at a single touch, including the formulary
Additional 'Hot List' module of the most common pathologies seen in critical care, including pathophysiology, diagnosis, management ( inc. treatment algorithms in some cases ) and prognostication
Short summaries of the most cited critical care papers from the last 5 years, added to relevant sections
New section on End of Life Care, and additional algorithms on AKI , Hyponatraemia, Intracerebral Haemorrhage and The Long Stay Patient
Over 30 additions to the Formulary module and updates to all other modules and algorithms
Additional 'Hot List' module of the most common pathologies seen in critical care, including pathophysiology, diagnosis, management ( inc. treatment algorithms in some cases ) and prognostication
Short summaries of the most cited critical care papers from the last 5 years, added to relevant sections
New section on End of Life Care, and additional algorithms on AKI , Hyponatraemia, Intracerebral Haemorrhage and The Long Stay Patient
Over 30 additions to the Formulary module and updates to all other modules and algorithms
2.1
Feb 24, 2014
New Microbiology and Formulary modules.
Fixes display issues when running on iOS 6.1 and earlier versions.
Fixes display issues when running on iOS 6.1 and earlier versions.
2.0
Feb 12, 2014
PLEASE ONY DOWNLOAD IF YOU HAVE iOS 7.0.
Fixes issue relating to iPhone 5 when selecting items at the base of pages
Fully implemented zoom functionality
2 additional modules covering critical care microbiology and pharmacology
Previous 4 modules completely updated including latest evidence based guidelines
Fixes issue relating to iPhone 5 when selecting items at the base of pages
Fully implemented zoom functionality
2 additional modules covering critical care microbiology and pharmacology
Previous 4 modules completely updated including latest evidence based guidelines
1.2
Oct 22, 2012
Updated for iOS 6 and iPhone 5
1.1
Jan 3, 2012
This version targets iOS 3.0 and above
1.0
Dec 13, 2011
iCU Notes FAQ
iCU Notes is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Peru
iCU Notes supports English
Click here to learn how to download iCU Notes in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of iCU Notes.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.