Recipe Formatting Guide

    Learn how to format your recipe using Markdown's simple syntax. This guide will show you how to structure your content, add emphasis, create lists, and use our custom variables to create clear, consistent guides.

    Introduction to Markdown

    Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows you to format text using simple and readable syntax. It's widely used for documentation, README files, and content creation. Here's how to use the most common markdown elements:

    Creating Sections

    # Preoperative
    Content for preop section

    Creates separate sections with individual headings:


    Pre-operative

    Content for preop section

    Headers

    ## Heading 2
    ### Heading 3

    Heading 2

    Heading 3

    Emphasis

    *italic text*
    **bold text**
    ***bold and italic***

    italic text

    bold text

    bold and italic

    Lists

    - Unordered item
    - Another item
    
    1. Ordered item
    2. Second item
    • Unordered item
    • Another item
    1. Ordered item
    2. Second item

    Links and Images

    [Link text](https://example.com)

    Link text

    Custom Variables

    {{{med:Fentanyl|150mg}}}
    
    {{{volatile:Sevoflurane|MAC 1.2}}}
    
    {{{regional:Fascia Iliaca|0.25% Bupivacaine}}}
    
    {{{airway:ETT|7.0 cuffed}}}
    
    {{{procedure:Arterial Line}}}
    Fentanyl( 150mcg )
    Sevoflurane( MAC 1.2 )
    💉
    Regional Block
    Fascia Iliaca
    0.25% Bupivacaine
    Airway
    ETT - 7.0 cuffed

    ProcedureArterial Line

    Example Recipe

    # Induction
    * {{med:Propofol|200mg}}
    * {{med:Fentanyl|100mcg}} {{mini:or}} {{med:Alfentanil|2000mcg}}
    * {{airway:LMA|iGel}}
    
    # Intra-Op
    Before KTS
    * {{med:Propofol|20mg|30 secs}} 
    * {{mini:or}} 
    * {{med:fentanyl|50mcg|5 mins}}
    * {{mini:or}} 
    * {{med:alfentanil|500mcg|30 secs}}
    
    Maintenance
    * {{volatile:Sevoflurane|MAC 1.2}}
    
    Other
    * Antibiotics as required
    * {{med:Ondansetron|4mg}}
    * {{med:Dexamethasone|6.6mg}}
    
    # Post-Op
    * {{med:Fentanyl|Recovery Use Only}}
    * {{med:Paracetamol|1g}}
    * {{med:Ibuprofen|400mg}}
    * {{med:Dihydrocodeine|30mg|PRN}}
    * {{med:Ondansetron|4mg}}
    * {{med:Cyclizine|50mg}}
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    This collection of recipes is intended for educational purposes only. Users should adapt these recipes based on individual patient requirements, clinical judgment, and adherence to local and national guidelines.

    We cannot be held liable for any adverse outcomes or issues arising from the use or application of these recipes.

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