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Balloting the ETT cuff refers to exerting gentle bouncing pressure over the suprasternal notch while palpating
position (e.g. ... incorrect ETT placement ... in some cases (e.g ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Endotracheal #ETTube
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... Intra-aortic balloon ... • Triggers (EKG ... Pump #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Free flowing IV, EKG ... PLACEMENT o Insert ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
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 ... Surgical management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... mechanical support (Balloon ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Free flowing IV, EKG ... PLACEMENT o Insert ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management