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Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
patient in PEA arrest ... femoral A-line placement ... Coutin #PEA #arrest ... #algorithm #pulseless ... activity #management #criticalcare
Pacemaker Placement Indications
Class I:
 • Third degree block
 • Advanced 2nd degree block
 • Symptomatic Mobitz
Pacemaker Placement ... Indications Class ... • Sinus brady/arrest ... #Indications #PPM ... #cardiology #management
In July 2015 the ACC/AHA proposed and published an algorithm to help stratify cardiac arrest patients
and published an algorithm ... stratify cardiac arrest ... NSTEMI #Activation #Risk ... Stratfication #Management #Cardiology ... #CriticalCare
Streptococcus Bacteremia - Indications for Echocardiogram
1) Identify the streptococci:
  - Low-risk streptococci: S. intermedius, S.
Streptococcus Bacteremia - Indications ... - Very high-risk ... Streptococcus #Bacteremia #Indications ... TTE #diagnosis #cardiology ... #algorithm
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications ... Recurrent/persistent rest ... or high (5-7) risk ... Inpatient #CathLab #Indications ... catheterization #cardiology
Balloting the ETT cuff refers to exerting gentle bouncing pressure over the suprasternal notch while palpating
specificity for indicating ... incorrect ETT placement ... ETT, running the risk ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Confirmation #Placement
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
o Anticipate risks ... De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... VISUALIZATION/TUBE PLACEMENT ... ideally post NG placement ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... - Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... the type of and indication ... one post op Cardiology
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
allowing for lung rest ... SVO2, lactate) REST ... ANTICOAGULATION • To reduce risk ... protocol ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
o Anticipate risks ... De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... VISUALIZATION/TUBE PLACEMENT ... ideally post NG placement ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare