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Pre RSI Checklist

I also simplified, clarified, and improved every aspect of the checklist. So here is
a few seconds longer ... #Management #CriticalCare
Protected Airway Intubation Pre-Brief Checklist - COVID19

1. ROLE ASSIGNMENT
2. PPE: Extended gloves, BLUE gown, N95, face
BVM with viral filter ... Checklist #COVID19 #CriticalCare ... #Management
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
valve & viral filter ... system & viral filter ... BVM with viral filter ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
cm) • Viral filter ... support #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
to ventilate • Inner ... above, Insert finger ... Surgical management ... #differential #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
• Concise one-liner ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
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 ... #CriticalCare #
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
blade with your finger ... Oxygenate #Mnemonic #Management ... #CriticalCare
Tuberculosis of the Finger- ...Physical examination of the affected finger revealed soft-tissue swelling, with erythema and
Tuberculosis of the Finger ... of the affected finger ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #Fite #stain ... #tuberculosis #finger