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Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
• Pt can eat. ... • Extended use can ... high percentage FiO ... set to desired FiO2 ... #FiO2 #Pulmonary
Laryngospasm scenario. More needed than oxygen! PEEP! #Management #EM #Anesth #PCC #Laryngospasm #Algorithm #Complete #Partial
More needed than oxygen ... #Management #EM ... #Anesth #PCC #Laryngospasm ... #Algorithm #Complete
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Nasal Oxygen Delivery ... Nasal cannula can ... HFNC can prevent ... HFNC can match demand ... nickmmark #Nasal #Oxygen
Chronic Hep B - How to screen for HCC
-q6 months ultrasounds
-Use of AFP has been found
to screen for HCC ... adequate sensitvity nad ... a nodule, you can ... AASLD diagnostic algorithm ... LiverNodule #Screening #Algorithm
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
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CO C(a-v)02 PVR

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RV
m2 HR*SV VO2/Ca-vO2 ... PvO2*0.0031)| Ca-vO2 ... ext 20-30 % Ca-vO2 ... 280 mL/min CO*Ca-vO2 ... mL/min/m2 CI*Ca-vO2
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
2) PEEP 3) FiO2 ... 4) Can adjust ... Downside: Only can ... mimicking commands - Can ... consistent Vt > 8cc
The Cormack-Lehane Views - These views are important when you actually attempt laryngoscopy or intubation of
indicate that you can ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... PCC #anesth #CormackLehane
Myocardial Infarction - Definition and Types

Type 1 - Spontaneous Myocardial Infarction
 - Atherosclerotic plaque rupture or
Condition other than CAD ... between myocardial oxygen ... 4a: Related to PCI
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
systemically ill and can ... antibodies #Diagnosis #EM ... #Differential #Algorithm
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Acquired Pneumonia (CAP ... Obtain in severe CAP ... Pseudomonas) • Severe CAP ... radiographically confirmed CAP ... #Pneumonia #CAP