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Barcode Sign in Pneumothorax on POCUS - M-Mode

seashore sign: normal lung sliding

barcode/stratosphere sign: pneumothorax 

#Pneumothorax #Barcode
Pneumothorax on POCUS ... - M-Mode seashore ... Barcode #Sign #POCUS ... #LungSliding #MMode
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
trial Mechanical Ventilation ... Volume control mode ... of ventilation ... • Initial ventilator ... settings • Manage Ventilator
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... - Hybrid PC mode ... Inverse ratio ventilation ... @nickmmark #Ventilator ... #Modes #Ventilation
Massive Pericardial Effusion on Echocardiogram (PLAX and M-Mode) demonstrating ECG alternans motion
Massive pericardial effusion, female metastatic
Massive Pericardial Effusion ... Echocardiogram (PLAX and M-Mode ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... clinical #cardiology #pocus ... #PLAX #MMode #electrical
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
Ventilator Alarms ... tiring on a weaning mode ... adjust to full ventilation ... reached in PC mode ... epicclearning.ca/ #Ventilator
Work Shifting - Mechanical Ventilation
Why the new term:
Synchrony issues, by definition, have to do with timing.
Shifting - Mechanical Ventilation ... is done by the ventilator ... relation between the mode ... of ventilation ... CPAP, with no ventilator
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
syndrome, OSA DIFFUSION ... defects) VENTILATION ... /PERFUSION (V/Q) ... (Q) and ventilation ... matching adequate ventilation
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
V/Q Mismatch: ↓Ventilation ... (↑Shunting), ↓Perfusion ... Dead space) • ↓Diffusion
Pneumothorax Diagnosis on M-Mode

Left Lung: Normal sliding, sandy beach appearance

Right Lung: No lung sliding, Barcode Sign!

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Diagnosis on M-Mode ... Barcode #Sign #POCUS ... #LungSliding #MMode
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Control Mechanical Ventilation ... How does this mode ... Lung Protective Ventilation ... initial minute ventilation ... assistcontrol #mechanical #ventilation