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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... respiratory failure, DNI status ... Inability to protect airway ... Continuous positive airway ... #diagnosis #management
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
intake (including medications ... On mechanical ventilator ... bleed • Code status ... family/DPOA on status ... #management #inpatient
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... #intubation #checklist ... #management #procedure
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Inspiratory Positive Airway ... altered mental status ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #criticalcare #management
The Trauma Call Timeline

- A trauma team assembles rapidly in response to a major trauma alert
the mnemonic ABCD ... assessment of airway ... to guide early management ... of coagulation status ... Teamwork #Approach #Checklist
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
for Convulsive Status ... ABCDEFG (ABC's and ... Airway: lateral ... Refractory medications ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
ABCDEFG (ABC's and ... the Glucose) 2 Airway ... mg) ADVANCED AIRWAY ... MANAGEMENT • ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
alteration in mental status ... adequate lung ventilation ... • Maintain the airway ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... #intubation #checklist ... #management #procedure
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Check and maintain ABC ... (airway, breathing ... Alternative medications ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management