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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Non-Invasive Positive ... Indications: ... exacerbation (↓ intubation ... #NonInvasive #Positive ... #diagnosis #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... & Inspiratory Positive ... COPD, decreases intubation ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... /INDUCTION o Position ... MANAGEMENT o ... #airway #management
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
rate • Fewer position ... straightening devices and position ... time • Less position ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Bronchiolitis - Lower respiratory tract (bronchioles) 

Microbiology 
 • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (most commonl
• Continuous positive ... airway pressure ... • Endotracheal intubation ... Bronchiolitis #Diagnosis ... #Management #Peds
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
checklist Evaluation ... - Review of medication ... balance >3-4 liters positive ... limit them as able ... #Diagnosis #Management
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... spleen, brain) Indications ... Persistent fever, positive ... #criticalcare #diagnosis ... #management
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Airway • Check position ... levelling patient position ... oedema; bronchial intubation ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
- Differential Diagnosis ... Positive family ... Repeatedly normal blood pressure ... licorice • Medications ... Secondary #HTN #Cardiology
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
debridement, thermal insulation ... : Pressure ulcer ... thickness wound pressure ... Dressings #Materials #management ... wound #comparison #table