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Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea ... 1) Ask for vitals ... Cardiac, Neuro 4) Diagnose ... the underlying cause ... #criticalcare #
Causes of Developmental Delay - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Isolated Domain Delay - Reduced Respiratory Drive:
 • Cognitive
Causes of Developmental ... Algorithm Isolated ... dental, cleft palate ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event) Algorithm

ALTE (Apparent Life Threatening Event) is out, replaced with a new
Unexplained Event) Algorithm ... new definition and ... Unexplained Event) #Diagnosis ... #Management #Peds ... #Pedatrics #BRUE
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
epiphysis, the growth plate ... ortho treatment ... ortho treatment ... #Orthopedics #Diagnosis ... #Management
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Overcome resistive and ... ) Inspiratory Pause ... #PEEP #CriticalCare ... #Diagnosis #Balloon ... Pathophysiology #Pulmonary
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
and Management ... has potential to cause ... #Management #treatment ... #workup #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... class (30-day all cause ... prognostication #diagnosis ... #management #stratification ... #criticalcare #
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
RN to place patient ... on telemetry and ... Orders placed, treatments ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment ... #management
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
1) Ask for vitals ... Examine for a cause ... Obstructive 4) Diagnosis ... and Workup 5) ... #criticalcare #