Management of Transgender Patients in Critical Care

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.