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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
COPD, decreases intubation ... indication for intubation ... intrathoracic procedure ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Agitation, and Delirium ... to facilitate extubation ... moderate sedation for procedures ... #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
rate of requiring intubation ... & lower ICU mortality ... creates a small positive ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
for Treatment of Delirium ... in the ICU Remove ... c deliriogenic meds ... #Management #Treatment ... #MICU #CriticalCare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
/INDUCTION o Position ... MANAGEMENT o ... #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management ... #procedure
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
o Consent o Position ... Labs o Review Meds ... ChestTube #Checklist #Procedure ... #Management #CriticalCare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
/INDUCTION o Position ... MANAGEMENT o ... #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management ... #procedure
Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy - Procedure Instructions Checklist
Tracheostomy is to establish a definitive surgical opening into the
Tracheostomy - Procedure ... performed in the ICU ... #Tracheostomy #criticalcare ... pulmonary #checklist #management ... #procedure