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Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters - Management Algorithm

 • Only two RCTs exist evaluating efficacy of
Vena Cava (IVC) filters ... - Management Algorithm ... efficacy of IVC filters ... to justify IVC filter ... #Decision #Management
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
valve & viral filter ... Additional viral filter ... system & viral filter ... BVM with viral filter ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management
Protected Airway Intubation Pre-Brief Checklist - COVID19

1. ROLE ASSIGNMENT
2. PPE: Extended gloves, BLUE gown, N95, face
BVM with viral filter ... #CriticalCare #Management
Prone Ventilation in Critical Care - Procedure Instructions
Step 1 – Staffing 
Step 2 – Positioning
Step 3
/sites/default/files ... Proning #Steps #Management
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
and the viral filter ... (HEPA filter) is ... #Assignments #Management
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
Typically set at 1-6 liters ... cm) • Viral filter ... support #COVID19 #management
Prone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (P-CPR)
 - Confirm cardiac arrest
 - Shout for help
 - Commence prone CPR
/sites/default/files ... PCPR #algorithm #management
Uric Acid Homeostasis
In the liver, purines are metabolized to uric acid. The last step in purine
acid is freely filtered ... #Medications #Management
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
noise → check air filter ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
Post-Intubation Pre-Departure Checklist - COVID19
1. If intubated, CONFIRM ETT PLACEMENT -> EtCO2
   - If
O2 tank, BVM + filter ... #CriticalCare #Management