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Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
use of reservoir bag ... retention of exhaled gases ... Venturi Mask (venti-mask ... • Uses either ... Delivery #FiO2 #Pulmonary
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... Pulmonary embolism ... and inadequate oxygen ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Tree in Bud Sign
The Tree-in-Bud sign represents Endobronchial spread in a linear branching pattern and centrilobular
Tree in Bud Sign ... The Tree-in-Bud sign ... It is caused by ... Devpriyo Pal @drdevrad ... radiology #ChestCT #pathophysiology
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... uses a small valve ... to mix oxygen ambient ... Devices #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
- Amount of oxygen ... • Signs/Symptoms ... • Signs/Symptoms ... - The classic signs ... • Pathophysiology
Hypoxia and Hypoxemia - Overview
Hypoxia - insufficient oxygen delivered to tissues to meet demands
Hypoxemia - low
- insufficient oxygen ... Hypoxemia - low oxygen ... Hypoxemia #summary #pulmonary ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #pathophysiology
Differentiating Features Between Central and Peripheral Cyanosis

Mechanism - Arterial destauration
Sites - Skin, mucous membrane of oral
Cyanosis same Oxygen ... therapy - Pulmonary ... cause can improve ... Cyanosis reduces Oxygen ... Peripheral #Comparison #Signs
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Management 1) Ask ... ) Examination: Pulmonary ... the underlying cause ... Dyspnea #Management #criticalcare ... #pulmonary #Hypoxia
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
airway adjuncts and bag-valve ... mask if needed) ... continuous vital sign ... , supplemental oxygen ... to maintain oxygen
Oxygen Delivery Devices - Comparison
Low Flow:
 • Nasal cannula (1-6L, 24-40% FiO2)
 • Face mask (5-10L,
Oxygen Delivery ... FiO2) • Face mask ... iMedEducation #Oxygen ... Comparison #table #pulmonary ... #criticalcare