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Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
Ventilation - Comparison ... Table You now ... realize it or not ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Table #Volume
Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
Respiratory Support Algorithm ... the disease and not ... the mechanical ... COVID19 #management #schema ... #criticalcare #
Lab patterns seen in Inborn Errors of Metabolism

A table of lab values compiled from UpToDate and
Lab patterns seen ... Metabolism A table ... See IEM schema for ... metabolicemergency-pathophysiology-differential-pediatrics-metabolism-algorithm-diagnosis ... Peds #Pediatrics #Table
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
- Obstructive (Mechanical ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Norepinephrine (NE ... where ↑ HR is not ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
General schema for ... • Typically set ... ideal) Invasive Mechanical ... #criticalcare # ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Management Algorithm ... patients with Stable ... This is not for ... #Stable #Angina ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
Consider HFNC Not ... HFNC or HFNC is not ... COVID19 #management #schema ... #criticalcare # ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... sparing of the area next ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
triggered ) is a set ... pressure (IP) for a set ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management ... #Mechanical