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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Pump (IABP) ... pressure, the IABP ... • Triggers (EKG ... Pump #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Balloting the ETT cuff refers to exerting gentle bouncing pressure over the suprasternal notch while palpating
tube position (e.g ... incorrect ETT placement ... in some cases (e.g ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Confirmation #Placement
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Pilot balloon ... Tracheal cuff - a balloon ... Call for help (e.g ... #pulmonary #criticalcare ... #airway #anatomy