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An algorithm for assessment of Shortness of Breath using POCUS
#Diagnosis #Radiology #POCUS #Lung #Algorithm #ShortnessOfBreath
of Shortness of Breath ... using POCUS #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #POCUS
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
volume) - Every breath ... pressure) - Every breath ... trigger (patient breaths ... same as mandatory breaths ... Support - All breaths
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
by knowing the breath ... Supported) and how the breaths ... Ventilation #Variables #Breaths
Opioid Overdose Management and Discharge Criteria

Patients with presumed opioid overdose were safely discharged one hour after
Respiratory rate >10 breaths ... /min and <20 breaths ... Heart rate >50 beats ... /min and <100 beats
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Breaths are triggered ... Delivers mandatory breaths ... allows spontaneous breaths ... will assist those breaths ... to support the breath
Aortic and Mitral Valve Vegetations in Endocarditis on POCUS - PLAX

Why would this 30 y/o male
Endocarditis on POCUS ... have shortness of breath ... murmur... but with #POCUS ... #Endocarditis #POCUS ... PLAX #clinical #cardiology
Ventilator Basics - Waveforms for Types of Breaths
 - Volume Control
 - Volume Assist
 - Pressure
Waveforms for Types of Breaths ... Ventilator #Waveforms #Breaths
Acute Pulmonary Embolism - Labeled POCUS Findings 

This patient presented with a-fib and shortness of breath.
Embolism - Labeled POCUS ... and shortness of breath ... This POCUS illustrates ... Sign #Clinical #POCUS
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
pressure with each breath ... depends on the # of breaths ... of spontaneous breaths ... for delivered breaths
Community Acquired Pneumonia - Presenting Features
 • History in favor of CAP: Dyspnea, Cough, particularly if
percussion, Decreased breath ... sounds, Bronchial breath ... criteria: RR ≥ 30 breaths