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Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... if usual VC < 1 ... GCS, Confusion/agitation ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
kaliuresis step 1 ... hyperkalemia #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... diuresis #nephrology #algorithm
The checklist is 2-sided laminated sheet attached to the airway trolley in our ICU. The top
checklist on side 1 ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Intubation #Checklist #Algorithm
Severe Asthma Algorithm - Management of Life-Threatening Asthma in the Emergency Department
Step One
1. Nebulized Albuterol
2. Nebulized
Severe Asthma Algorithm ... - Management of ... Department Step One 1. ... epinephrine Step Two 1. ... #CriticalCare #
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management ... algorithm for the ... non-shockable rhythm) 1. ... #PEA #arrest #algorithm ... #criticalcare
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... 1. ... Difficult #airway #algorithm ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #CriticalCare ... #Management
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
Care Medicine algorithm ... goal-directed stepwise management ... shock persists. 1) ... #Shock #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Pain, Agitation, ... Awakening Trial (SAT ... Target -1, but will ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Treatment Goals: 1) ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology ... ICH Management ... : 1. ... Spontaneous ICH and SAH ... #neurosurgery #management