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Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
us believe that intubation ... unequivocally required ... intubate further strains ... already-strained ... #management #schema
Cabrini Respiratory Strain Score (CAB-RSS) - Potential Decision Tool for Respiratory Distress in COVID19

** Update 6/11/20:
Cabrini Respiratory Strain ... 8787/respiratory-management-intubation-diagnosis-distress-cabrini-covid19 ... re-thinking-the-early-intubation-paradigm-of-covid ... #Respiratory #Strain ... #Diagnosis #Management
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
as data on new treatment ... US and updated treatment ... clarified the treatment ... worldwide numbers) • Incubation ... Cheatsheet #Diagnosis #Management
Cabrini Respiratory Strain Score (CAB-RSS) - Respiratory Distress in COVID19

Respiratory rate (0-4)
Retraction/accessory muscle use (0-3)
Overall state
Cabrini Respiratory Strain ... #Respiratory #Strain ... Distress #Risk #COVID19 ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Intubation
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
Presentation: • Incubation ... • Buffy coat stain ... Treatment: • 50% ... infectiousdiseases #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Diagnosis and Management ... ventilation by either intubation ... CAP #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #Pulmonary ... #Community #Acquired
Bacteremia Quick Reference - Treatment Duration

Gram Negative Bacteremia:
 • Avoid: Aminoglycosides and tigecycline
 • Catheters should
Quick Reference - Treatment ... of choice, some strains ... follow up cultures required ... #Bacteremia #Treatment ... #Management #Duration
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Diagnosis and Management ... can be community-acquired ... produced by all strains ... despite appropriate treatment ... IDSA 2021 CDI Treatment
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Pathophysiology ICH Management ... Neuroprotective Intubation ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... = water leaves brain ... #neurosurgery #management
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... • Excessive insulation ... • Traumatic brain ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management