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Emergency Tracheostomy Management Algorithm - Patent Upper Airway

This algorithm assumes a potentially patent upper airway, meaning
Emergency Tracheostomy Management ... a potentially patent ... in contrast to a ... green bedhead sign ... #Management #CriticalCare
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Emergency Laryngectomy Management ... This algorithm ... the red bed-head sign ... management steps ... #Management #CriticalCare
Predicting an anatomically and/or physiologically challenging airway is not a straightforward task by any stretch of
is not a straightforward ... , Obstruction, Neck ... management. ... Extremes of size, Anatomic ... to address this clinical
Kussmaul's Sign on Neck Physical Examination

Elderly woman with a history of myocardial revascularization surgery is hospitalized
on Neck Physical ... Elderly woman with a ... cardiomyopathy, massive pulmonary ... PhysicalExam #Video #Clinical ... #Cardiology
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resuscitation Algorithm ... Critical airway ... compromise a) critical ... , head/neck injuries ... management.
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
emergency front-of-neck ... the traditional algorithm-based ... management can ... mandated by an algorithm ... #visualaid #criticalcare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... initiate breath, Anatomic ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
by pulmonary HTN ... has Kussmaul's sign ... Giant #PHTN #JVP #Neck ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #Cardiology
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
tube against the neck ... Surgical management ... #differential #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare ... #airway #anatomy
Bronchus Sign on Chest CT
 • Airway leading directly to a peripheral lung nodule or mass
Chest CT • Airway ... leading directly to a ... #CT #Lung #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #radiology ... #clinical