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Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
Support Algorithm ... low flow oxygen (e.g ... the mechanical ventilation ... #management #schema ... #criticalcare #
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
Support: -The role ... patient's diagnosis (e.g ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
dynamically changes inspiratory ... PS - Pressure Support ... (e.g. ... #CriticalCare # ... Comparison #Management
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
support in patients ... volumes of ~6 cc/kg ... #management #schema ... #criticalcare # ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... Ensure adequate ventilation ... begin vasopressor support ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... most basic sense, ventilator ... Volume: 6-8 cc/kg ... Modes #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... even mechanical support ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare