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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Adrenalin - "Epi" - ACLS ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... Anticipate difficult airway ... management and ... ARDSnet low-PEEP table ... #CriticalCare
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Pressure Support - All ... APRV - Airway Pressure ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management ... #Mechanical
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Emergencies - OnePager Summary ... • Pilot balloon ... consistent for all ... Surgical management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... - Allergies to medications ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... algorithm to determine ... medical and surgical management