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The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
by initiating ‘CICO ... area representing CICO ... management can ... #visualaid #criticalcare ... #CICO #vortex
Aortic Stenosis & Bicuspid Aortic Valve (AS)
 • Introduction & Pathophysiology
 • Classifications
 • Epidemiology
 •
Introduction & Pathophysiology ... • Radiologic/Diagnostic ... Pre-operative Management ... Post-operative Management ... AorticValve #cardiology #peds
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
Can’t Oxygenate (CICO ... management is in ... final attempt at ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
airway?" ... airway" - Call ... final attempts at ... Oxygenate #Mnemonic #Management ... #CriticalCare
Truncus Arteriosus
 • Basic Information
 • Embryology
 • Associated anomalies
 • Pathophysiology/Presentation
 • Pre-operative management
 •
anomalies • Pathophysiology ... Pre-operative management ... vasculature, right aortic ... Truncus #Arteriosus #diagnosis ... #peds #pediatrics
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... filled balloon at ... Balloon #Pump #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology ... #criticalcare
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... • Maximal at ... Marfans, EDS ... #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
assessment and management ... Airway - is it secure ... Coma #Pediatrics #Peds ... #ABCs #CriticalCare ... #Diagnosis
d-Transposition of the Great Arteries
 • Anatomy
 • Epidemiology
 • Associated Lesions
 • Pathophysiology/Presentation
 • Classic
Associated Lesions • Pathophysiology ... Previous attempts at ... Great #Arteries #peds ... pediatrics #cardiology #diagnosis ... #management
Auto-PEEP 
What is Auto-PEEP?
 • Progressive air trapping & dynamic hyperinflation → ↑Palv at end expiration
hyperinflation → ↑Palv at ... to expiratory airway ... • Decrease airway ... PEEP #pulmonary #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare