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Hemothorax - Thoracic ultrasound in trauma
False positive for consolidated lung- organized clot in pleural space after
ultrasound in trauma ... False positive ... for consolidated lung ... #pulmonary #effusion ... hemorrhagic #clinical #pocus
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... /INDUCTION o Position ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... #intubation #checklist ... #management #procedure
The Trauma Call Timeline

- A trauma team assembles rapidly in response to a major trauma alert
The Trauma Call ... assessment of airway ... to guide early management ... restore tissue perfusion ... Teamwork #Approach #Checklist
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... Airway Pressure ... in obstructive lung ... deformity (facial trauma ... #criticalcare #management
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
of Multiple Trauma ... desmopressin) - A - Airway ... mechanism (e.g. long ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... -1 #Multiple #Trauma
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
• Check position ... rate, rhythm, perfusion ... levelling patient position ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Compromise - Position ... c-spine not cleared; plan ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
of blood, pus, effusion ... cardiothoracic surgery, trauma ... • Maintain the airway ... definitive management ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
• Check position ... of airway device ... rate, rhythm, perfusion ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
• Check position ... of airway device ... rate, rhythm, perfusion ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management