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BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
BiPAP titration in CHF ... Driving pressure supports ... BiPAP #Titration #CHF ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... fracture • ED Management ... 1 week MH/CCF ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... summary on the management ... - MH/CCF/CWRU ... #epilepticus #Management ... Seizure #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Understanding & Treating ARDS - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

•  Timing - within one week of
volume overload or CHF ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Management ... #CriticalCare
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... injury • ED Management ... repair MH/CCF ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Epiglottis is longer ... pediatrics due to short ... Differences #Anatomical #CriticalCare
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Pre RSI Checklist

I also simplified, clarified, and improved every aspect of the checklist. So here is
a few seconds longer ... #Management #CriticalCare
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Colles (90% "dinner ... injury) • ED Management ... reduction using finger ... recommendations MH/CCF ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon), mallet finger ... tendon) • ED Management ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... 1 week MH/CCF ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management