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ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... volume to your airway ... two aspects of post-intubation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Airway
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 ... #Algorithm #Simplified ... #Simple #Management
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for the Non-Neonatologist
MR. SOPA:
 - Mask Adjust
 - Reposition Airway
 - Suction
- Reposition Airway ... chest diameter Post-Resus ... Targets (STABLE ... (36.5-37.5) - Airway ... Resuscitation #Program #management
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... range 2-3) for most ... lead to severe bleeding ... #management #algorithm ... #medications #table
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Positive airway pressure therapy
   → Positive pharyngeal transmural pressure
Apnea Positive airway ... Stabilizes upper airway ... surgery → Most ... loss, exercise, sleeping ... SleepApnea #Treatment #management
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
first pressor in most ... generally not used 1st tine ... shock/vasoplegia, Post-cardiopulm ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... summary #comparison #table
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... Endoscopy 101 - Post-Banding ... - Refractory Bleeding ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... life-threatening • Most ... is most common ... Management: SURGERY ... Fistula #Diagnosis #Management
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
and Dry): • Most ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... Types #diagnosis #management ... warm #wet #dry #table
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - Management ... Algorithm Suspected ... lower GI bleeding ... upper GI bleed) vs Stable ... LGIB #GIBleed #management