Free printables
ICU kardex & rounds sheet
Patient, systems, vent settings, lines, and drips, lab fishbones, skin, and an event tracker, with a rounds sheet on the back. Print double-sided on letter paper.
Admission H&P and daily SOAP packet
For medical students, residents, and NP and PA students: admission H&P, daily progress note, and a rounds reference with formulas, lab ranges, and a presentation framework.
Books we recommend
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The ICU Survival Book by William Owens, MD
A practical start for anyone new to the ICU: the systems, drips, and routines you'll see on your first shifts.
The Ventilator Book by William Owens, MD
The clearest pocket guide to ventilator modes, settings, and troubleshooting. Read it before your first vented patient.
Anyone Can Intubate by Christine E. Whitten, MD
A step-by-step guide to airway management and intubation, from positioning and equipment to the difficult airway. A strong foundation for anyone joining the airway team.
Bedside and Field Gear
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Medical penlight with pupil gauge CAVN
The penlight every nurse, medic, and resident should have in a pocket. The printed pupil gauge lets you measure pupil size in millimeters the same way every neuro check.
C-A-T tourniquet North American Rescue
The tourniquet the military carries and most EMS systems stock. Buy from the official North American Rescue listing; counterfeits are common and fail under load.
SAM splint SAM Medical
Light, moldable, and reusable. It rolls flat into any kit and splints almost anything, from a wrist to an ankle.
Gear Guides
The full write-ups on what we carry and why.
Educational content only, not medical advice. Always follow your facility's protocols.