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Decubitus Ulcer - Diagram of stages. A, Stage I pressure ulcer. B, Stage II pressure ulcer.
A, Stage I pressure ... B, Stage II pressure ... C, Stage III pressure ... D, Stage IV pressure ... #Diagnosis #Staging
Pressure Ulcer Staging
Stage 1 - Skin intact. Non-blanchable erythema
Stage 2 - Partial loss of dermis. Shallow
Pressure Ulcer Staging ... Shallow open ulcers ... deeper tissue #Pressure ... #Ulcer #Staging
Pressure (Decubitus) Ulcer Staging
Stage I 
Presence ofa reddened area that fails to blanche with pressure, and
Pressure (Decubitus ... ) Ulcer Staging ... to blanche with pressure ... ulcer deepens. ... #Ulcer #Staging
Decubitus Ulcer Staging - Pressure Ulcer Stages help staff determine Degree of Harm to the patient.

Stage
Decubitus Ulcer ... Staging - Pressure ... tissue damage if pressure ... #Diagnosis #Staging ... Sacral #Decubitus #Pressure
BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
- Mean airway pressure ... high mean airway pressure ... else - Driving pressure ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management #CriticalCare ... #Cardiology
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
Common Ulcers of ... The ulcer contains ... dermatitis (redness, scaling ... Neuropathic Ulcer ... condition develops in pressure
Post-Intubation Package Checklist
Quick Checklist
	Waveform Capnography
	Secure the Tube Well
	Confirm Lung Protective Vent Settings
	Achieve Adequate Analgesia and Sedation
	Raise
Gastric Tube  Cuff Pressure ... Optional  Stress Ulcer ... PostIntubation #Checklist #CriticalCare
Abnormalities of the Arterial Pulse and Pressure Waves.
 - Small, Weak Pulses 
 - Large, Boundlng
Arterial Pulse and Pressure ... Arterial #Line #Pressure ... Pulse #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... Examination and History Taking
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
severe burns, third-spacing ... , narrow pulse pressure ... . narrow pulse pressure ... . narrow pulse pressure ... table #comparison #criticalcare
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
; pressure modes ... sure the peak pressure ... and plateau pressure ... risk) consider starting ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare