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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
generally not used 1st tine ... shock/vasoplegia, Post-cardiopulm ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #pharmacology #indications
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 #
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... acidosis) • Post-extubation ... Pt is DNI with indication ... #criticalcare # ... management
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
Medications & pre-planned ... Procedure • Most ... Post-procedure ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... if uncertain POST ... INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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AKI, or who are post-op ... CONCENTRATION MEDICATIONS ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Basics In the most ... will review the most ... Basics #Modes #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
variable and fixed - indicating ... Devices #Flow #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... if uncertain POST ... INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
Cold Snare Polypectomy
When Should I Use Cold Snare Polypectomy?
 - Cold snare polypectomy should be used
EMR - In comparison ... extremely safe (from post-polypectomy ... gastroenterology #management ... #indications