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Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
recent events/procedures ... Relevant drug levels (e.g ... Trauma - Acute ... rigidity) Consider EEG ... #Diagnosis
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Free flowing IV, EKG ... OPA, Suction, Video ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management ... #procedure
Auto-PEEP 
What is Auto-PEEP?
 • Progressive air trapping & dynamic hyperinflation → ↑Palv at end expiration
resistance (e.g ... resistance (e.g ... ventilation • In acute ... scenario (e.g. ... #management #criticalcare
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Acute Respiratory ... be detected on CT ... objective assessment“ (e.g ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... - Endoscopic procedures ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Free flowing IV, EKG ... OPA, Suction, Video ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management ... #procedure
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... ECG is vital while ... Cardiac cath if acute ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Recent dental procedure ... Culture (+): Acute ... Differential Diagnosis ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #management #cardiology