SurgCritCare Clinical Handbook

Trauma · Acute Care Surgery · Surgical Critical Care

Learner Sign In SICU Curriculum

Start With What You Need

I am starting SICU

Start with the rotation expectations, daily workflow, presentation structure, and handoff basics.

Curriculum Orientation Daily rounds Rounds template

I am rounding

Use the rounds guide, then jump into the presentation template, ICU note, and systems checklist.

Rounds guide Presentation template ICU progress note SICU checklist

I need a bedside tool

Open high-use calculators for neuro checks, hemodynamics, oxygenation, ventilation, and renal dosing.

All tools GCS MAP P/F ratio

I need a note template

Use structured note scaffolds for progress notes, family updates, trauma H&P, events, and signout.

All templates ICU note Family update Event note

I am managing instability

Jump to shock physiology, vasopressors, perfusion targets, and fast reassessment tools.

Shock section Vasopressors MAP Shock index

I am learning a topic

Search SurgCritCare topics by clinical question, source page, calculator, or template.

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Airway or ventilator problem TBI or neuro exam Shock or pressors Pain, sedation, delirium Trauma pathway SICU curriculum Source documents

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OrientationResponsibilities, rounding expectations, handoffs, and escalation habits for the surgical ICU rotation.TraumaTrauma activation structure, primary and secondary survey flow, injury patterns, and early disposition thinking.SICUSystems-based critical care assessment for surgical patients, including lines, drains, nutrition, prophylaxis, and disposition.Neurocritical CareNeurologic exam structure, traumatic brain injury priorities, spinal cord concerns, and brain-death workflow awareness.Respiratory / VentVentilator basics, oxygenation, pulmonary mechanics, spontaneous breathing trials, and weaning readiness.Shock & HemodynamicsShock categories, vasopressor selection, perfusion markers, and bedside reassessment.CardiovascularHemodynamic goals, rhythm concerns, cardiac medications, and perioperative cardiovascular issues.Analgesia & SedationPain control, sedation goals, opioid conversion caution, delirium prevention, and ventilator comfort.Alcohol WithdrawalRecognition, monitoring, escalation, and ICU-level treatment considerations for alcohol withdrawal.CalculatorsBedside calculators for quick SurgCritCare reference, with related trauma tools available when needed.SICU CurriculumPGY-1 and PGY-2 SICU rotation competencies mapped to SurgCritCare references and tools.TemplatesICU progress notes, trauma H&P structure, family update notes, and signout scaffolds.ReferencesSource documents, SurgCritCare.org links, published literature, and attribution details.