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Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Algorithm 1. ... Difficult mask ventilation ... of spontaneous ventilation ... #algorithm #Anesthesiology ... #Anesthesia #CriticalCare
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... volume to your airway ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Airway ... TidalVolumes #Table #PulmCrit
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... CHF, decreases intubation ... altered mental status ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #indications #criticalcare
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
assessment of airway ... patency, supporting ventilation ... nasopharyngeal airway ... requiring endotracheal intubation ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm ... #PulmCrit
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
COVID-19 Intubations ... or to setup the ventilator ... Documentation RN stays ... Backup b) Surgical Airway ... Assignments #Management #CriticalCare
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... • Assess airway ... Third-line therapy: • Intubation ... #Neurology #pharmacology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
maintain ABC (airway ... Rapid sequence intubation ... infusion of 2 mcg ... seizure #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm