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Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Herniation of one or more pelvic organs
Risk factors:
Apex - Pelvic pressure ... urinary retention, stress ... - Slow urinary stream ... , stress incontinence
APRV - Overview 

Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) uses prolonged periods of high continuous positive airway
Overview Airway pressure ... positive airway pressures ... brief episodes of pressure ... release to a lower pressure ... #Ventilation #Management
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis ... Stress ulcerations ... Stress ulceration ... Presentation • Management ... #pharmacology #management
Types of Urinary Incontinence and Their Management:

The various types of urinary incontinence, along with the usual
Incontinence and Their Management ... approaches used in the management ... of each: Stress ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Comparison #Table #Stress
Stress Dose Steroids - Medical and Surgery Indications
Minor Stress:
 • Inguinal hernia repair
 • Mid febrile
Stress Dose Steroids ... Indications Minor Stress ... Gastroenteritis Moderate Stress ... Critically ill Stress ... Indications #Dosing #management
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
Likewise, stress ... volumes and plateau pressures ... to keep plateau pressures ... possible plateau pressure ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #management
Lateral Canthotomy and Cantholysis 
Primary indications 
 - Decreased visual acuity 
 - Intraocular pressure >
- Intraocular pressure ... #Indications #Ophthalmology ... #Management
Stress Dose Steroids - Indications and Dosing

SUPPRESSED HPA AXIS:
 prednisone >20mg/day x 3 weeks or more
Stress Dose Steroids ... Endocrinology #Diagnosis #Management
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
first, then try straps ... skin irritation, pressure ... sores → adjust ... straps, try nasal ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
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 ... Alarms Optional  Stress ... #CriticalCare #Management