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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 ... Intra-aortic balloon ... A gas filled balloon ... perfusion • Balloon ... #Pump #diagnosis
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Balloon Visualization ... #CriticalCare #Diagnosis ... #Balloon #Pathophysiology
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Procedures - Diagnostic ... Dilation (TTS balloon ... LowRisk #HighRisk #Diagnosis
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Push enteroscopy, Diagnostic ... balloon enteroscopy ... , ERCP without balloon ... organ biopsy, Diagnostic
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Intrauterine balloon ... tamponade with Bakri Balloon ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Dyssnergic Defecation (DD) - Diagnosis and Management

Impaired rectal evacuation with abnormal anorectal testing & recurring constipation

Diagnostic
Defecation (DD) - Diagnosis ... constipation Diagnostic ... Testing: • Rectal Balloon ... DD #Anorectal #Diagnosis
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
leak, check pilot balloon ... leak, check pilot balloon ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis ... Use a positive diagnostic ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... not required for diagnosis ... manometry (ARM) - Balloon
Causes of Severe Aortic Regurgitation - Differential Diagnosis
Acute:
 • Leaflet: Traumatic Rupture, Acute Infective Endocarditis, Acute
- Differential Diagnosis ... Dysfunction, Post Acute Balloon ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis, Examination and Management

Uterotonic Medications (after delivery of the placenta):
 • Oxytocin
- Differential Diagnosis ... Tamponade: • Balloon ... #Differential #Diagnosis