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Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea ... Rapid Response Management ... 1) Ask for vitals ... Diagnose using hypoxemia ... #Dyspnea #Management
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
in more severe hypoxemia ... filter • N95 mask ... for refractory hypoxemia ... support #COVID19 #management ... #criticalcare #hypoxia
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
COVID-19 Hypoxia ... Management Indication ... Monitor closely short ... support #COVID19 #management ... #criticalcare #hypoxia
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
Wrong size/style mask ... try a different mask ... it → wear for short ... irritation, pressure sores ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
TISSUE APPEARANCES ON 
MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND 

Bone:
 
Bone is represented as a very bright structure and appears
MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND ... Nerve: Ultrasound ... of hypoechoic spots ... appearance on ultrasound ... MUSCULOSKELETAL #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractures • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... glenoid) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injury • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Central Line Supplies Checklist - Materials Typically Not Included in Central Line Kit
 • Sterile Gown
Normal Saline • Ultrasound ... Shielded Face Mask ... Supplies #Checklist #Management