1

Definition and Scope of Critical Care

2

Evolution of Critical Care

3

Basic Principles of Critical Care Management

1

Basic life support algorithms

2

ACLS Algorithms and Interventions

3

Post-Resuscitation Care

1

Determining ICU Admission

2

ICU Facilities and Classifications

3

Essential ICU equipments

4

Medications in the ICU

5

Hemodynamic Support in ICU – commonly used drugs

6

ICU Discharge Criteria and Outcome

7

Patient Evaluation and ICU Rounds

1

Physical Examination in Critical Care

2

Vital Signs and their Significance

3

Vascular Access & Heamodynamic Monitoring

4

Laboratory Investigations

5

Imaging Studies

1

Microbiological Tests

2

Neurological Monitoring

3

Renal Function Monitoring

4

Respiratory Monitoring

5

Oxygen Therapy

6

Glucose and Lactate Monitoring

7

Infection Monitoring and Control

8

Multi-organ Dysfunction Monitoring

1

Introduction to Nutritional Assessment and Caloric Requirements

2

Determining Caloric Requirements in Critical Illness

3

Nutrient Delivery Strategies in Critical Care

4

Glycemic Control in the Critically Ill

5

Integration of Nutrition and Glucose Management

6

Hypoglycemia in the ICU

1

Basic Principles of ECG

2

Management of Heart Failure

3

Tachyarrhythmias

4

Bundle Branch Blocks and Fascicular Blocks

5

Diseases of the Pericardium and Myocardium

6

IV Cannulation

7

Central Line Procedures

8

Arterial Cannulation

9

Pulmonary Artery Catheterization

10

Cardiac Emergencies

11

Artificial Cardiac Pacemakers

12

Cardioversion and Defibrillation

13

Arterial Puncture for Blood Gas Analysis

14

Echocardiography

15

Commonly used Drugs

1

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

2

Criteria for intubation

3

Positive Pressure Ventilation

4

Conventional Modes of Ventilation

5

Alternate Modes of Ventilation

6

The Ventilator-Dependent Patient

7

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

8

Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation

1

Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia

2

Acute Respiratory Failure and Oxygen Therapy

3

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

4

Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy

5

Ventilators and Mechanical Ventilation

6

Patient–Ventilator Interaction

7

Advanced Techniques in Mechanical Ventilation

8

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

9

Pulmonary Embolism and Pneumothorax

10

Aspiration Pneumonitis and Pneumonia

11

Drowning and Severe Asthma Exacerbation

12

Chronic Respiratory Diseases in ICU

13

Nosocomial and Community-Acquired Pneumonia

14

Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation and Extubation

15

Thoracocentesis and Chest Tube Insertion

16

Intensive Care Unit Imaging

1

Gastrointestinal Tract Overview

2

Endoscopy Techniques

3

Endoscopy with Feeding Tube Insertion

4

Acute Pancreatitis and Liver Failure

5

Abdominal Infections in the ICU

6

Portal Hypertension and Related Syndromes

7

Acute Liver Failure

8

Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Disorders

9

Abdominal Emergencies

10

Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Hematemisis, Melena)

11

Jaundice, Ascites, and Abdominal Pain

12

Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

1

Introduction to Central Nervous System (CNS) Care

2

Procedures in CNS Critical Care

3

Disorders of Consciousness

4

Disorders of Movement

5

Hemorrhage & Stroke Management

6

Sudden Deterioration in Neurologic Status

7

Agitation and Delirium

8

Seizures in the Critically Ill

9

Neuromuscular Disorders in the Critically Ill

10

Traumatic Brain Injury

11

Spinal Cord Injury

12

Care of post neuro/spine surgery patients in ICU setting

13

Management of Acute Pain in the ICU

14

Neuroimaging

15

Advanced Bedside Neuromonitoring

16

Coma

17

Brain Injury Biomarkers

18

Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation

19

Brain Death

1

Introduction to Renal & Genitourinary System in Critical Care

2

Core Principles of Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology

3

Clinical Assessment of Renal Function

4

Urinary Catheterization Procedures (Indications, contraindications)

5

Urinary Tract Infections in the ICU

6

Urinary Output Disorders

7

Urinary Tract Obstruction

8

Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury

9

Inflammatory Disorders of the Kidneys

10

Acute Kidney Injury

11

Chronic Kidney Disease

12

Renal replacement Therapy

13

Water Metabolism

14

Fluid and Volume Therapy in the ICU

1

Introduction to Circulatory Flow Disorders in Critical Care

2

Hemorrhage and Hypovolemia

3

Colloid & Crystalloid Resuscitation

4

Inflammatory Shock Syndromes

5

Introduction to Hematology in Critical Care

6

Anemia and RBC Transfusion

7

Guidelines for Blood Component Therapy

8

Venous Thromboembolism

9

Anticoagulation in the Intensive Care Unit

10

Monitoring of Coagulation Status

11

Critical Care of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipient

12

Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders

13

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

14

Hematologic Malignancies in the ICU

15

Hematologic Complications of Chemotherapy in the ICU

1

Acid-Base Analysis

2

Metabolic Acidosis

3

Metabolic Alkalosis

4

Respiratory Acidosis

5

Respiratory Alkalosis

6

Osmotic Disorders

7

Potassium

8

Magnesium

9

Calcium and Phosphorus

10

Sodium

1

ATLS

2

Shock and Resuscitation

3

Chest Trauma

4

Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma

5

Musculoskeletal Trauma

6

Head Trauma

7

Spinal Trauma

8

Trauma in Special Populations

9

Trauma Resuscitation in Pregnancy

10

Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care

11

Trauma Radiology

12

Trauma Triage and Transfer Criteria

1

Introduction to Infectious Diseases in Critical Care

2

Antimicrobial Stewardship

3

Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Pneumonia

4

Antimicrobial therapy

5

Septic Shock

1

Allergic Reactions

2

Anaphylaxis Management

3

Drug Allergies

4

Introduction to Poisoning

5

Gastrointestinal Decontamination

6

Toxic Alcohols and Antidotes

7

Opioid Poisoning

8

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

9

Drug Overdose and Toxicities

10

Pesticide and Herbicide Poisoning

11

Heavy Metal Poisoning

12

Snake and Insect Bites Poisoning

13

Household and Industrial Chemical Exposure

14

Plant and Mushroom Poisoning

15

Toxicology Monitoring and Laboratories

1

Occupational Exposures

2

Alimentary Prophylaxis

3

Venous Thromboembolism

4

Infection Prevention and Control

5

Pressure Ulcer Prevention

6

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention

7

Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Prevention

8

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Prevention

9

Delirium Prevention

10

Fall Prevention

11

Medication Safety

12

Sedation and Delirium Management Protocols

13

Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation