Table 1 Organ support categories as defined by critical care minimum data set, January 2006
Basic respiratory support | More than 50% oxygen delivered by face mask Close observation due to potential for acute deterioration Physiotherapy or suction to clear secretions at least two hourly Patients recently extubated after a prolonged period of intubation and mechanical ventilation Mask CPAP or non-invasive ventilation ETT but no support |
Advanced respiratory support | Invasive mechanical ventilatory support BiPAP or CPAP applied via a tracheal tube Extracorporeal respiratory support |
Basic cardiovascular support | Treatment of circulatory instability due to hypovolaemia Use of a CVP line Use of an arterial line Single intravenous vasoactive drug Intravenous drugs to control cardiac arrhythmias Non-invasive measurement of cardiac output |
Advanced cardiovascular support | Multiple intravenous vasoactive and/or rhythm controlling drugs Patients resuscitated after cardiac arrest where intensive therapy is considered clinically appropriate Observation of cardiac output and derived indices Intra aortic balloon pumping Insertion of a temporary cardiac pacemaker Placement of a gastrointestinal tonometer |
Renal support | Acute renal replacement therapy |