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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... A catheter is placed ... the end of the catheter ... #Pump #diagnosis ... management #cardiology #criticalcare
Swan Ganz - Pulmonary Artery Catheter Basics

Nick Mark MD @nickmmark

#PA #SwanGanz #Pulmonary #Artery #Catheter #Basics #Diagnosis
Pulmonary Artery Catheter ... Pulmonary #Artery #Catheter ... #Basics #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Balloon Visualization ... #PPlat #PEEP #CriticalCare ... #Diagnosis #Balloon
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis, Examination and Management

Uterotonic Medications (after delivery of the placenta):
 • Oxytocin
- Differential Diagnosis ... Tamponade: • Balloon ... Bakri) • Foley catheter ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
Intraoperative Sepsis ... Insert urinary catheter ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Intraoperative Circulatory ... central venous catheter ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
Intraoperative Hypertension ... passing suction catheter ... alfentanil can be diagnostic ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
• Pilot balloon ... Tracheal cuff - a balloon ... to pass suction catheter ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare
Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale
+4 - Combative, Violent, Immediate Danger to Staff
+3 - Very Agitated - Pulls
Removes Tube(s) or Catheter ... Sedation #Scale #diagnosis ... #criticalcare
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
Intraoperative ... passing suction catheter ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Diagnosis