Management of Transgender Patients in Critical Care

    December 2022 in “ ˜The œjournal of the Intensive Care Society/Journal of the Intensive Care Society ”
    Luke Flower, Ada S Cheung, Stuart Connal, James W. Humphreys, Kamilla Kamaruddin, Yasmin Lennie, Stuart Edwardson
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    Studysummary This review discusses the challenges and considerations in managing transgender patients in critical care, noting gaps in current medical curricula and suggesting improvements in education.
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    The document emphasizes the need for high-quality, inclusive care for transgender patients in critical care, highlighting the lack of specific training in medical curricula. It discusses key considerations such as anatomical changes from gender-affirming surgeries, hormone therapy management, and social factors like correct pronoun use and appropriate ward placement. The document also stresses the importance of understanding the effects of hormone therapies on cardiovascular risks and the need for vigilant monitoring of side effects. It calls for improved education and the development of national guidelines to better address the unique needs of transgender patients.
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