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The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
by initiating ‘CICO ... management can ... #visualaid #criticalcare ... #intubation #airway ... #CICO #vortex
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
management is in ... final attempt at ... ENT, ICU). ❹ Call ... #Intubate #Intubation ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
analgesics - Delirium ... Family presence at ... treatments - Delirium ... Syndrome #PICS #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Awakening Trial (SAT ... non-benzo sedative: fast ... to facilitate extubation ... #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
Delirium Tips: What NOT To Do:
 - Don't think delirium is a benign condition 
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antipsychotic meds ... base your entire diagnosis ... patients over 65 anyway ... dan26wales #Diagnosis ... #Management #Geriatrics
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
for Treatment of Delirium ... in the ICU Remove ... c deliriogenic meds ... #Management #Treatment ... #MICU #CriticalCare
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU ... review the chart at ... esp in work-up/management ... Pearls #Checklist #diagnosis ... #workup #criticalcare
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
Therefore, even at ... if you can get away ... #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #management ... #ards #foamed #criticalcare