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Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Balloon Visualization ... of the lung) Airway ... unless excessive airway ... #PPlat #PEEP #CriticalCare ... #Pathophysiology
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
A catheter is placed ... the end of the catheter ... Triggers (EKG, Pressure ... Pump #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Balloting the ETT cuff refers to exerting gentle bouncing pressure over the suprasternal notch while palpating
Balloting the ETT ... gentle bouncing pressure ... good position, pressure ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Endotracheal #ETTube #Balloting
Post Intubation Checklist
Airway
 - Inflate balloon 
 - Note tube depth 
 - Secure the tube
Intubation Checklist Airway ... - Inflate balloon ... - Push dose pressors ... PostIntubation #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #ABCs #Management
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
• Pilot balloon ... Tracheal cuff - a balloon ... pressure but prevents ... Surgical management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
High Flow Nasal Cannula
Putative beneficial mechanisms of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) 
oxygen therapy. EELV, end-expiratory
pressure • Increased ... airway calibres ... highflownasalcannula #pathophysiology ... #mechanisms #criticalcare ... #management #
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
if you can get away ... to keep plateau pressures ... #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #management ... #ards #foamed #criticalcare
Key Basic Plan - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

This Key Basic Plan will detect and identify
initial problems, allowing ... • Confirm airway ... passing suction catheter ... pressure using ... Anesthesia #Diagnosis #Management