Critical Care Corner

Device overview, indications, setup, monitoring, timing, waveform interpretation, and common pitfalls.

Microaxial pump mechanism, device types (CP, 5.0, 5.5, RP), console management, troubleshooting, and clinical pearls.

Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, waveform interpretation, derived variables, and shock profiles.

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: modalities, prescription, anticoagulation, circuit management, troubleshooting, and bedside pearls.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: VV vs VA modes, circuit physiology, hemodynamic management, complications, and bedside troubleshooting.