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ICU Sedation Scales (RASS and modified Ramsay Sedation Scales)
Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) #Diagnosis #Nursing #RASS #Richmond
ICU Sedation Scales ... (RASS and modified ... Scale (RASS) #Diagnosis ... #Nursing #RASS ... #Ramsay #ICU #Assessment
Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS)

#RASS #Richmond #Agitation #Sedation #Scale #Assessment #Nursing #Diagnosis #Score
Scale (RASS) ... #RASS #Richmond ... #Agitation #Sedation ... #Scale #Assessment ... #Nursing #Diagnosis
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Prolonged use of sedation ... - Choice of sedation ... CAM-ICU) - Pain assessment ... titration (RASS ... diagnosis #management #criticalcare
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
obstruction CPR Assessment ... • Apnea • Sedation ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
stepwise daily assessment ... C - Choice of sedation ... Scale (RASS) - ... assess level of sedation ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare
Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale
+4 - Combative, Violent, Immediate Danger to Staff
+3 - Very Agitated - Pulls
Richmond Agitation Sedation ... sec) -2 - Light Sedation ... -3 - Moderate Sedation ... REBEL Reviews #RASS ... Scale #diagnosis #criticalcare
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
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Dysthesias - Tingling, burning, or painful sensation at
Dysthesias - Tingling, burning ... , or painful sensation ... pathophysiology #msk
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