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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
) - Basics Mode ... failure • Adjust ventilator ... SETTINGS • If ventilated ... institutional protocol ... #Basics #management
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
the most basic ... modes are defined ... determined by the mode ... there are many modes ... #Modes #Comparison
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Checklist Head ... between ETT and ventilator ... Pelvis: - Pelvis support ... is in dynamic mode ... #Management
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... monitoring • Ventilate ... : ECMO/CPB • Continue ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm