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Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
optimal airway management ... patient’s left hand ... patient’s right hand ... #Intubate #Intubation ... #Workup
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
use of a face mask ... means that airway management ... with any lifeline and ... #visualaid #criticalcare ... #intubation #airway
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
Ask help received ... attempts at face mask ... Extend if required ... Oxygenate #Mnemonic #Management ... #CriticalCare
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... syndrome • ED Management ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Post Intubation Checklist
Airway
 - Inflate balloon 
 - Note tube depth 
 - Secure the tube
Post Intubation ... C02 - Chest X-ray ... Adjust tube depth if ... PostIntubation #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #ABCs #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... : Neuropraxia (posterior ... control • Splint: Posterior ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... onto outstretched hand ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... fracture • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CHF, decreases intubation ... COPD, decreases intubation ... status • Won't Work ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... bag-valve mask ... if needed) and ensuring ... The focus is on ... requiring endotracheal intubation