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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
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 • CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
Emergent dialysis indications ... CRRT Specific Indications ... • Post-head trauma ... neurosurgical procedures ... CRRT #Overview #Indications
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... Pt is DNI with indication ... deformity (facial trauma ... intrathoracic procedure ... #criticalcare #
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... VISUALIZATION/TUBE PLACEMENT ... ideally post NG placement ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... airway #management #procedure
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
syndrome etc), Trauma ... , post-cardiac arrest ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications ... , low albumin, trauma ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Resuscitative Thoracotomy
NOTE: this video is NOT standard technique.
Aka "cracking the chest". A potentially life saving technique
Not placement of ... Placement of NGT ... Review procedure ... INDICATIONS: Multiple ... witnessed cardiac arrest
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Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... VISUALIZATION/TUBE PLACEMENT ... ideally post NG placement ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... airway #management #procedure