8 results
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... difficult airway management ... and non-invasive positive ... #obese #Management ... #CriticalCare
APRV - Overview 

Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) uses prolonged periods of high continuous positive airway
high continuous positive ... therapy for severe ARDS ... Advantages: Alveolar ... MDaniyalHashmi1 #APRV #CriticalCare ... #Ventilation #Management
Effect of Lung Recruitment and Titrated Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) vs Low PEEP on Mortality in
Recruitment and Titrated Positive ... moderate to severe ARDS ... Wilkinsonjonny #ART #Alveolar ... #EBM #VisualAbstract ... Postoperative #Pulmonary #CriticalCare
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
Weaning from the Ventilator ... - Algorithm Setting ... long lasting pain meds ... #CriticalCare # ... Management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Pressure Ventilation ... can "recruit" alveoli ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Checklist for Return to Supine Position

#Proning #Proned #Algorithm #Supine #Supination #ARDS #Checklist #Management #CriticalCare
Return to Supine Position ... Proning #Proned #Algorithm ... Supine #Supination #ARDS ... #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare
Approach to ARDS - PseudoARDS

A diagnostic/therapeutic strategy for ARDS is suggested, based on the PROSEVA trial
Approach to ARDS ... Initial management ... stabilization on the ventilator ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Algorithm #PROSEVA
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
between ETT and ventilator ... between legs Arms ... Wrists in neutral position ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare ... #Management