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Awake Tracheal Intubation (ATI)
 • ATI Technique
 • Ergonomics for ATI
 • Managing Procedural Complications
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Awake Tracheal Intubation ... in Adults Difficult ... dastrainees #Awake ... #airway #management ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Algorithm 1. ... airway management ... choices: • Awake ... after induction of general ... #airway #algorithm
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... o Assess for difficult ... Approach: RSI / DSI / Awake ... o ABG (ideally at ... #intubation #checklist
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... needs to be given at ... depend on renal function ... DKA (either via central ... #Hypokalemia #Management
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
of time while awake ... Difficulty tolerating ... mask up to face at ... filter, device function ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Management of Jehovah's ... - Be aware of ... Early procedural control ... twitter.com/PulmCrit #Checklist ... #CriticalCare #Management
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
High Central Neuraxial ... bradycardia – difficulty ... they may be fully aware ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG) General ... cascade and platelet function ... tangent to the curve at ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Proning Nursing Checklist ... compression - Central ... and on correct suction ... Proning #Nursing #Checklist ... #CriticalCare #Management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... o Assess for difficult ... Approach: RSI / DSI / Awake ... o ABG (ideally at ... #intubation #checklist