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Pacemakers and Class I Indications for Pacemakers
 • Transvenous Pacemakers
 • Leadless Pacemakers
 • Class I
I Indications for ... • Mode Selection ... #Indications #cardiology ... #PPM #Modes #diagnosis ... #management #heartblock
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Non-Invasive Positive ... exacerbation (↓ intubation ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... #NonInvasive #Positive ... Ventilation #diagnosis #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
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Modes 1 - Chamber ... need (4th position ... Switching - Mode ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Pads in AP position ... Set pacemaker to ... Demand mode. ... #differential #management ... #cardiology
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
optimal airway management ... extension. ❽ Operator position ... CICO #Intubate #Intubation ... #Difficult #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... Modes 1 - Chamber ... need (4th position ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
Airway • Check position ... presume oesophageal intubation ... CardiacArrest #Checklist ... #Differential #Anesthesiology ... #Diagnosis #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
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Airway • Check position ... oedema; bronchial intubation ... #Differential #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management