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Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... draining pleural effusions ... Optimize Nutrition — feeding ... are happy lungs ... #CriticalCare #Management
Malignant Complex Pleural Effusion on Lung POCUS
You are starting your RUSH exam on febrile/hypotensive patient with
on Lung POCUS ... Known lung CA. ... Getting questions ... subacute(on/off) bleeding ... #Lung #POCUS #Pulmonary
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... • Large volume feeding ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... Abscess Management ... Clindamycin in case of PCN
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
algorithm to determine ... - what is the bleeding ... Recent PCI/stenting ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... measurement of CO via a PAC ... response to the rapid infusion ... Responsiveness #Tolerance #testing ... comparison #challenges #management
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... our vital organs leading ... blood flow and perfusion ... patients we are all treating ... #criticalcare #management