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Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
Ventilation - Modes ... Ventilation - Comparison ... now know many modes ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Variables #Breaths #Comparison
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
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Basics In the most ... sense, ventilator modes ... will review the most ... #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
of Ventilator Modes ... - Hybrid PC mode ... #Ventilator #Modes ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management
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
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Post Proning Nursing ... is in dynamic mode ... ABG 20-30 mins post ... #Prone #CriticalCare ... #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