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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In CHF, decreases ... In COPD, decreases ... patients (ie., CHF ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... intrathoracic procedure
Medial Approach Knee Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection 

Landmark 1/3 to 1/2 way from top of patella. Find
to 1/2 way from top ... Corticosteroid #Injection #clinical ... #physicalexam #procedure ... #msk #orthopedics
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
underlying cause (CHF ... Appropriate ADH: Post Op ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... Algorithm #diagnosis #nephrology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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CV/Resp/Heme: CHF ... , valves, COPD, ... Rhabdomyolysis, Critical ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Pediatrics Surgical Airway - Percutaneous Cricothyrotomy - Procedure Checklist
Supply Checklist:
 • Sterile gloves, chlorhexidine
 • Lidocaine
Cricothyrotomy - Procedure ... • Bag-Valve-Mask ... aspirating until pop ... Surgical #Airway #Procedure ... Checklist #Pediatrics #peds
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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Diuresis in Critical ... or who are post-op ... REMOVE UNECCESARY MEDS ... titrated to achieve UOP ... aldosterone states (CHF
Reduction of Patellar Dislocation 
Most patellar dislocations are lateral, and they often reduce on their own.
• usually pain meds ... needed for the procedure ... #Dislocation #Procedure ... #MSK #Knee #Clinical
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
unavailable, disposable cap ... Procedure • Most ... using BVM: Hold mask ... Post-procedure ... Internet Book of Critical
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Demyelinating Disease (MS ... heavy metals), Critical ... Shellfish poisoning, Meds ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
McDonald Criteria for Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
 • 2 or more attacks, 2 or more lesions
Clinical evidence ... await further clinical ... - Positive CSF ... Multiple #Sclerosis #MS ... #neurology