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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
Balloting the ETT cuff refers to exerting gentle bouncing pressure over the suprasternal notch while palpating
the ETT pilot balloon ... , inability to ballot ... incorrect ETT placement ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Confirmation #Placement
Six-step approach to ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement

I. Identify anatomy of insertion site and localization of
central venous catheter ... placement I. ... Confirm catheter ... Guided #POCUS #Placement ... #Management #CriticalCare
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
• Pilot balloon ... Tracheal cuff - a balloon ... to pass suction catheter ... Surgical management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare