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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 cuff ... gentle bouncing pressure ... the ETT pilot balloon ... good position, pressure ... #Management #CriticalCare
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
• Pilot balloon ... - a balloon used ... sustained airway pressure ... Surgical management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
ETT/tracheostomy cuff ... between legs - Catheter ... between legs Arms ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare ... #Management
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