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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 ... #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
to keep plateau pressures ... possible plateau pressure ... #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #management ... criticalcare #treatment
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
tracheostomy cuff pressure ... between legs - Catheter ... between legs Arms ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare ... #Management
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
• Pilot balloon ... Tracheal cuff - a balloon ... sustained airway pressure ... Surgical management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare