3 results
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
in more severe hypoxemia ... filter • N95 mask ... Prone positioning ... • Proning is a ... #failure #algorithm
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... the following morning ... Urine Free by LC-MS ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... and difficult mask ... • FiO2: avoid hyperoxia ... pressure • Prone positioning ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm