Interventions mapped to basic HDC (original and revised definitions) and advanced HDC
| Basic HDC | Advanced HDC | |
|---|---|---|
| Original definition | Revised definition | |
| CVP monitoring | CVP monitoring | Non-invasive ventilation/CPAP |
| Continuous ECG monitoring | Arterial monitoring | |
| Oxygen therapy plus continuous pulse oximetry | Oxygen therapy plus continuous pulse oximetry plus continuous ECG monitoring | Haemofiltration OR Acute haemodialysis OR Acute peritoneal dialysis |
| Nasopharyngeal airway | Nasopharyngeal airway | Plasma filtration |
| Care of tracheostomy | Care of tracheostomy (first 7 days only) | Exchange transfusion |
| Upper airway obstruction requiring nebulised adrenaline | Upper airway obstruction requiring nebulised adrenaline | Temporary pacing |
| Severe asthma (IV bronchodilator/continuous nebulisers) | Severe asthma (IV bronchodilator/continuous nebulisers) | Vasoactive infusion (inotrope, vasodilator, prostaglandin) |
| DKA requiring continuous insulin infusion | DKA requiring continuous insulin infusion | Intravenous thrombolysis |
| ICP monitoring OR external ventricular drain | ||
| CPR in last 24 h | ||
| Extracorporeal liver support | ||
| >80 mL/kg volume boluses | ||
| Apnoea requiring intervention in past 24 h | ||
CVP, central venous pressure; CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; DKA, diabetic ketoacidosis; HDC, high dependency care; ICP, intracranial pressure.