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ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... by attaching a table ... aspects of post-intubation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Airway
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... • Difficult mask ... Difficult #airway #algorithm ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #CriticalCare ... #Management
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... Variable devices ... NRB) • Venturi Mask ... #Flow #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Oxygen Delivery Devices - Comparison
Low Flow:
 • Nasal cannula (1-6L, 24-40% FiO2)
 • Face mask (5-10L,
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... - Comparison Low ... Oxygen #Delivery #Devices ... #Comparison #table ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
use of a face mask ... means that airway management ... mandated by an algorithm ... #visualaid #criticalcare ... #intubation #airway
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... Any implantable devices ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... difficult airway management ... and difficult mask ... ARDSnet low-PEEP table ... #CriticalCare
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
debridement, thermal insulation ... exudate & harmful components ... Dressings #Materials #management ... #wound #comparison ... #table