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Approach to Cuff Leak Test and Laryngeal Edema
A new joint practice guideline by the ATS and
#Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #CuffLeak #Test ... LaryngealEdema #Extubation
Restrict the cuff leak test to high-risk patients
The absence of a cuff leak increases the likelihood
likelihood of reintubation ... likelihood of reintubation ... follows (1): #Diagnosis ... #Criticalcare # ... CuffLeak #Extubation
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Risk of mainstem intubation ... Adult #Airway #Comparison ... Differences #Anatomical #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Diagnosis
Scleroderma Like Conditions - Differential Diagnosis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis:
 - Orange peel induration (peau d'orange) of proximal extremities
- Differential Diagnosis ... Fasciitis: - Orange peel ... induration (peau ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #comparison #table
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
to facilitate extubation ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management