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Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... Variable devices ... Devices delivering ... NRB) • Venturi Mask ... Flow #Comparison #management
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Nasal Cannula:
 • Flow: 1 - 6 L/min
 • FiO2: 25 - 40% (-4%/L
of flow) Face Mask ... FiO2: 40 - 60% Device ... ~40% Venturi Mask ... respiratory #support #devices ... #management #pulmonary
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
Oxygen Delivery by Device ... retention of exhaled gases ... • Uses either ... Pulmonary #Equipment #Devices ... #Management
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... external warming devices ... ) • Surgical devices ... of a urological device ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... GI Bleed: • Peptic ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Causes of Low Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Intrinsic Spine: Lumbar strain, Herniated nucleus pulposus, Compression fracture,
Causes of Low Back ... herpes zoster; • Pelvic ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #primarycare #msk
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Nonrebreather Mask ... BiPAP) • Venturi Mask ... Delivery #Methods #devices ... respiratory #pulmonary #management
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
try a different mask ... forced air → use device ... Unintentionally removing device ... check air filter, device ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
Priapism 

Secondary Causes:
Medications- intracavernosal injections, anticoagulants, PDE5 inhibitors, alpha blockers, methylphenidate, cocaine
Any hyperviscosity syndrome (SCD, leukemia,
Secondary Causes ... hyperlipidemia Pelvic ... Priapism #Diagnosis #Management
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Devices Simple ... Mask: • Flow ... uses a small valve ... Oxygen #Delivery #Devices ... #management #pulmonary