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Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Mortality and Ventilator-Free Days in Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation With Sepsis

JAMA. 2017;317(13):1321-1328
Wilkinsonjonny #DESIRE ... MechanicalVentilation #CriticalCare
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
where ↑ HR is not desired ... where ↑ HR is not desired ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
PROSEVA definition of ARDS
Thus, the PROSEVA trial essentially modifies the Berlin definition of ARDS, with the
ratio remain low despite ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
COVID-19 review…here is a list of some of the drugs that are currently being used or
about the study design ... #Pharmacology #CriticalCare
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
pressure to deliver a desired ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
air to achieve desired ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Vegetation enlargement despite ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
lactate >2 mmol/L (despite ... #QSOFA #SIRS #criticalcare
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
algorithm-based design ... #visualaid #criticalcare
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
Despite this, it ... #ards #foamed #criticalcare