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Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
arrest PEA (no pulse ... placement - POCUS pulse ... activity #management #criticalcare
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Mnemonic: OWN THE PULSE ... Evaluation #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Arterial Lines & Waveforms
Arterial lines permit continuous invasive blood pressure measurement, frequent arterial blood sampling, and
strong and weak pulses ... double peaked pulse ... - late peaking pulse ... in severe AS PULSE ... #calibration #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
extremities, narrow pulse ... extremities. narrow pulse ... extremities. narrow pulse ... extremities, wide pulse ... table #comparison #criticalcare
Pulse Oximetry Summary
Pulse oximetry is the non-invasive continuous measurement of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin. It
Pulse Oximetry Summary ... Pulse oximetry ... corresponding to pulse ... MD @nickmmark #Pulse ... Oximetry #Summary #critcalcare
Arterial Lines - Abnormal Arterial Waveforms:
 - Underdampened: Falsely High BP - Adjust monitor filter settings
Low Amplitude Pulse ... waveforms #diagnosis #criticalcare
SIRS, qSOFA and Sepsis Definitions
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome - Present if 2 2 of the following
C (96.8°F) • Pulse ... Definitions #severity #criticalcare
Passive Leg Raise as a Substitute for CVP
Δ pulse pressure (i.e. SBP-DBP) 2 9% is indicative
Substitute for CVP Δ pulse ... PLR #diagnosis #criticalcare
Tracheal Airway POCUS prior to anticipated difficult airway
1. ID cricothyroid membrane evaluation
2. Confirm tracheal intubation
3. Detect
identifying lung pulse ... ultrasound #intubation #criticalcare
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
telemetry and pulse ... Management #treatment #criticalcare