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Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management ... algorithm for the ... femoral A-line placement ... #PEA #arrest #algorithm ... #criticalcare
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Lipid Profiles - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pregnancy, Hormone Replacement ... LipidProfiles #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... supraglottic airway placement ... Difficult #airway #algorithm ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #CriticalCare ... #Management
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
Chest Tube Placement ... the tube as it passes ... Checklist #Procedure #Management ... #CriticalCare # ... insertion #placement
Balloting the ETT cuff refers to exerting gentle bouncing pressure over the suprasternal notch while palpating
incorrect ETT placement ... Thus, in some cases ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Confirmation #Placement
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
used to guide placement ... initial tracheostomy placement ... Confirm proper placement ... This can cause life-threatening ... #criticalcare #
Adult Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm - AHA2020
Initial Stabilization Phase - Resuscitation is ongoing during the post-ROSC
Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm ... steps: • Airway management ... endotracheal tube placement ... intervention: Early ... ROSC #PostArrest #algorithm
Tracheostomy Procedural Sedation Checklist
Step 1: Provide adequate sedation for paralysis
Step 2: Get adequate analgesia for tracheal
hypotension post-placement ... Casey Albin, MD ... Sedation #Checklist #management ... #criticalcare
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ... monitor ET tube placement ... intra-arterial Reversible Causes ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm ... #AHA2020 #management
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... Elevation - Differential ... Syndromes • Early ... ventricle pacing lead placement ... voltage Other Causes