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APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
Mechanical Ventilation Summary ... are correct as ... target volume Casey ... caseyalbin #APVcmv #APV ... #Ventilation #management
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... /other causes • ... #management
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
Ventilation Summary ... Input height (IBW ... optimizing 1) Pinsp (pressure ... are entered correctly ... delivered breaths Casey
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary 10 percent ... malignant, pediatric cases ... laparoscopic tumor resection ... Open surgical resection
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Testing - OnePager Summary ... via cold saline injection ... BIOREACTANCE/NICOM: Detection ... cardiac output causes ... comparison #challenges #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... exclude other causes ... Diagnosis • Pre-existing ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Avoid ARBs • ICD
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Emergencies - OnePager Summary ... sustained airway pressure ... , apply direct pressure ... This can cause life-threatening ... Surgical management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
ICU One Pager Summary ... transmembrane pressure ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... in the ICU: • IHD ... #Therapy #RRT #managment
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia Summary ... per 100,000 individuals ... reduction in LES pressure ... (eg, injection ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management