7 results
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
Summary High PIP ... Alveolar filling, PE ... Treat underlying cause ... #diagnosis #management ... #pulmonary #mechanical
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
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
Ventilation Summary ... hyperventilate) Troubleshooting ... are correct as ... target volume Casey ... #Ventilation #management
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
Support Ventilation Summary ... pulm pathology Troubleshooting ... are entered correctly ... delivered breaths Casey ... Adaptive #Support #Mechanical
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... exclude other causes ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... Consider early mechanical
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
ECMO Troubleshooting ... - OnePager Summary ... help - Return to pre-ECMO ... or any serious mechanical ... #differential #management
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 ... options include: • Mechanical ... pressure (eg, injection ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management