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Delayed Sequence Intubation (DSI) Algorithm #Managment #CriticalCare #Anesth #DSI #DelayedSequence #Intubation #Algorithm #ALiEM
Delayed Sequence Intubation ... (DSI) Algorithm ... #Managment #CriticalCare ... #Anesth #DSI #DelayedSequence ... #ALiEM
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Devices Nasal ... In hypoxemic respiratory ... Oxygen #Delivery #Devices ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
exacerbation (↓ intubation ... Other causes of respiratory ... failure, DNI status ... Partial Face, Nasal ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
COVID-19 Patient Intubation Checklist and Supplies

Intubation Equipment List
 • Appropriately sized tracheal tube with subglottic suction
COVID-19 Patient Intubation ... USE High Flow Nasal ... Induction drugs for RSI ... punps Rescue Devices ... Checklist #Supplies #CriticalCare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and decreases respiratory ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... dz) • Pt is DNI ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
ventilation by either intubation ... Severity Index (PSI ... evidence) • PSI ... obtain cultures/nasal ... #treatment #Pulmonary