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Osborn waves - positive deflections at the J point (negative in aVR and V1) with a
Osborn waves - positive ... This EKG was recorded ... #Cardiology #diagnosis ... #CriticalCare # ... Electrocardiogram #ECG
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... status • Won't Work ... - Cannot initiate ... Clinical Worsening - Cannot ... #indications #criticalcare
Tuberculosis Testing

LATENT TB
• LTBI is diagnosed when an asymptomatic patient has a positive TST or IGRA
patient has a positive ... • History of BCG ... immunocompromised (e.g ... negative NAAT result cannot ... Testing #Diagnosis #Workup
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
and Mg2+ whose positive ... both work together ... by taking up an anion ... must now lose a positive ... #foamed #criticalcare
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
airway expertise e.g ... extension. ❽ Operator position ... cricothyroid membrane cannot ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
when possible (eg ... Ameliorate increased work ... provide oxygen and positive ... oxygenation; remove work ... Shock #Management #CriticalCare
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
Airway • Check position ... known drug causes (eg ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup ... #Cardiology
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
events. ❷ Use positive ... Obtain 12-lead ECG ... and discuss with cardiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup