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Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... Variable devices ... high flow rates ... #Flow #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Emergency Tracheostomy Management Algorithm - Patent Upper Airway

This algorithm assumes a potentially patent upper airway, meaning
Emergency Tracheostomy Management ... Algorithm - Patent ... documents the original grade ... and any airway devices ... #Management #CriticalCare
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Emergency Laryngectomy Management ... This algorithm ... may have other devices ... These devices should ... their airway when laying
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
cecal intubation rates ... straightening devices ... Abdominal Compression Device ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
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Treatment of Stable ... necessary to max 2.2 grams ... magnesium sulfate 2 grams ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... Buprenorphine - Comparison ... Table Some patients ... high drop-out rates ... #Pain #Management
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
Poorer exchange rates ... Poor flow rates ... #Hemodialysis #comparison ... #table #advantages ... disadvantages #nephrology #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Any implantable devices ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... medical and surgical management
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
, Traction and Frames ... dorsiflexion (glass holding ... Used acutely in management ... #Orthopedics #management ... equipment #traction #devices
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table