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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
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
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
inflammatory lung injury ... with pulmonary edema ... . echo cardiogram ... there is no clear cause ... #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
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
circuit and can cause ... • CHATTER - visible ... EMBOLISM - can cause ... #differential #management ... #criticalcare
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
External lines/devices ... • EEG: With persistent ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
implantable electronic devices ... Septic Emboli Cause ... Injury By: • Early ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
and Peripheral Edema ... the determined cause ... Impella, LVAD, ECMO ... differential #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
children • HEAD HALTER ... rotational instability e.g ... Used acutely in management ... #Orthopedics #management ... equipment #traction #devices