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Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... essentially how fast you draw ... NRB) • Venturi Mask ... Flow #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
) • Surgical devices ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... #Differential #Causes ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Rapid Response Management ... 1) Ask for vitals ... Examine for a cause ... Diagnosis and Workup ... #criticalcare #
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
Oxygen Delivery by Device ... retention of exhaled gases ... • Uses either ... Pulmonary #Equipment #Devices ... #Management
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Devices Simple ... uses a small valve ... Oxygen #Delivery #Devices ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... has potential to cause ... • Workup • General ... #treatment #workup ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Rapid Response Management ... 1) Ask for vitals ... the underlying cause ... Hypoxemia #Dyspnea #Management ... #criticalcare #
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
position of airway device ... Confirm airway device ... whether airway device ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
position of airway device ... airway AND airway device ... pressure as a cause ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
or iatrogenic causes ... Plan definitive management ... • Prep and drape ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup