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ECMO circuit chatter - rhythmic pulsations in the drainage catheter/tubing leading to the pump
CHATTER occurs when
ECMO circuit chatter ... Untreated it can cause ... venous return (e.g ... MD @nickmmark #ECMO ... #video #criticalcare
Chattering on ECMO
What is chattering? If you look closely at this video clip, the tubing is
closely at this video ... can potentially injure ... blood cells and cause ... #chatter #clinical ... #video #criticalcare
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
inflammatory lung injury ... . echo cardiogram ... there is no clear cause ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
circuit and can cause ... • CHATTER - visible ... EMBOLISM - can cause ... CO2 production (e.g ... differential #management #criticalcare
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... size: Normal ECHO ... Normal or small chamber ... Traumatic brain injury
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
implantable electronic devices ... Injury By: • Early ... cultures • 2D Echo ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Treat underlying cause
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
children • HEAD HALTER ... cervical spine injury ... cervical spine injury ... rotational instability e.g ... equipment #traction #devices
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
implantable electronic devices ... injury by: • Early ... cultures • 2D Echo ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Treat underlying cause