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Simplified Airway Management Algorithm
Admittedly sacrificing some detail, this simplified airway management algorithm highlights the critical steps,
Management Algorithm ... management algorithm ... incorporates only the most ... decompensation and ... #CriticalCare
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
among both men and ... volume to your airway ... two aspects of post-intubation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Airway
Post Intubation Checklist
Airway
 - Inflate balloon 
 - Note tube depth 
 - Secure the tube
Post Intubation ... Checklist Airway ... Andra Farcas, MD and ... PostIntubation #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #ABCs #Management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
if uncertain POST ... INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... at least 10 min post ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
an ASCOM phone and ... Backup b) Surgical Airway ... Coordinates the post-procedural ... #Teams #Roles #Assignments ... #Management #CriticalCare
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care ... Domain: Anxiety, PTSD ... titration (RASS) #Post ... PICS #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #
AIRBORNE ISOLATION/COVID19 INTUBATION CHECKLIST
Does this patient require ETI? 
If patient is to be intubated and is
to be intubated and ... ) Procedure Post ... #Intubation #Airway ... Checklist #COVID19 #CriticalCare ... #Management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Inspiratory Positive Airway ... upper & lower airway ... acidosis) • Post-extubation ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... shock/vasoplegia, Post-cardiopulm ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... comparison #table #pharmacology
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
a supraglottic airway ... management can ... with any lifeline and ... what is judged most ... #visualaid #criticalcare