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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... Intra-aortic balloon ... counter-pulsation ... Pump #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Balloting the ETT cuff refers to exerting gentle bouncing pressure over the suprasternal notch while palpating
the ETT pilot balloon ... further to the pilot balloon ... , inability to ballot ... #Management #CriticalCare
Post Intubation Checklist
Airway
 - Inflate balloon 
 - Note tube depth 
 - Secure the tube
Airway - Inflate balloon ... PostIntubation #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #ABCs #Management
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
EGD, Colo,F1ex Sig ... Dilation (TTS balloon ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
Emergency Tracheostomy Management Algorithm - Patent Upper Airway

This algorithm assumes a potentially patent upper airway, meaning
Emergency Tracheostomy Management ... green bedhead sign ... #Management #CriticalCare
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Exacerbation Signs ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... ventilation #mechanical #management
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... Consider intraaortic balloon ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... mechanical support (Balloon ... differential #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... Shock #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #criticalcare
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
after the ETT balloon ... #Assignments #Management ... #CriticalCare #