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Extubation Checklist Mnemonic - MASCOTS
M - Mechanism (Underlying mechanism improving)
A - Airway (Patent, difficult intubation)
S -
Extubation Checklist ... improving) A - Airway ... (Patent, difficult ... Oxygenation (O2 stable ... #MASCOTS #criticalcare
COVID-19 patient Extubation
Objective: Extubation of a suspected COVID-19 patient whilst minimising aersolisation of virus particles. Orly
extubate on theatre table ... (see Location Risk ... List) 4) Clear airway ... #Checklist #Supplies ... #CriticalCare #
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
predicted based on the patient ... volume to your airway ... checklist (example ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Airway
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... acidosis) • Post-extubation ... in high risk patients ... facial hair) • Risk ... #indications #criticalcare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Checklist GATHER ... o Anticipate risks ... INDUCTION o Position patient ... #checklist #criticalcare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... of a difficult airway ... 4 mph walk 3. ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... Stable patients
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
Intraoperative Laryngospasm ... for waking the patient ... occurred or if the patient ... negative-pressure pulmonary ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
device is patent ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... oedema; bronchial intubation ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... Hypokalemia Consider risk ... pomagnesemia Evaluation ... to reduce the risk ... Hypokalemia #Management #CriticalCare
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
anaesthesia; the patient ... delegate task of evaluating ... device is patent ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Checklist #Diagnosis