19 results
ICU Sedation Scales (RASS and modified Ramsay Sedation Scales)
Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) #Diagnosis #Nursing #RASS #Richmond
Sedation Scales (RASS ... Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS ... ) #Diagnosis #Nursing ... #RASS #Richmond ... #Ramsay #ICU #Assessment
Checking Invasive Devices Using Chest X-Rays

- Dr. Alex Psirides @psirides

#Diagnosis #Anatomy #Radiology #CriticalCare #Lines #Devices #Tubes
Invasive Devices Using ... Chest X-Rays ... Anatomy #Radiology #CriticalCare
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Management 1) Ask ... 2) Immediate Assessment ... Hypotension #Management #criticalcare
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
Initial assessment ... meningococcal purpuric rash ... care unit #Assessment ... Pediatrics #Peds #ABCs #CriticalCare
Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS)

#RASS #Richmond #Agitation #Sedation #Scale #Assessment #Nursing #Diagnosis #Score
Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS ... ) #RASS #Richmond ... Sedation #Scale #Assessment ... #Nursing #Diagnosis
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
CAM-ICU) - Pain assessment ... Sedation titration (RASS ... diagnosis #management #criticalcare
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Management 1) Ask ... Neuro 4) Diagnose using ... Dyspnea #Management #criticalcare
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
RRT leader • Ask ... status Initial Assessment ... : • Ask RN to ... completed • Ask ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
 •
rule out: focal mass ... reflexes), palpable mass ... Dysesthesias (Tingling, Burning ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
During apnea ... : • If using ... • If using ... BVM: Hold mask ( ... SARSCoV2 #Management #CriticalCare