8 results
Post Intubation Checklist
Airway
 - Inflate balloon 
 - Note tube depth 
 - Secure the tube
Post Intubation Checklist ... settings - Obtain ABG ... Analgesia first - Sedation ... PostIntubation #Checklist ... #CriticalCare #
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
ABG And BMP Normal ... CNS depression (sedation ... narcotics, CVA) - Neuromuscular ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... #ABG #bloodgas
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist ... response) • Sedation ... BMs (know last BM ... PreRounding #Bundle #Checklist ... #CriticalCare #
EEG/Bispectral Index (BIS) Monitoring - Neuromuscular Blockade

 • Use EEG/BIS monitor to ensure sedation depth is
) Monitoring - Neuromuscular ... monitor to ensure sedation ... Index #Monitoring #Neuromuscular ... Blockade #NMB #neurology ... #criticalcare #
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... o Analgesia/Sedation ... NG/OG Tube o ABG ... #intubation #checklist ... #criticalcare #
Neuromuscular Blockade (Paralytics) and Monitoring

Neuromuscular blockade caring for patients with severe ARDS and may reduce mortality.
Neuromuscular Blockade ... Prolonged/deeper sedation ... monitor to ensure sedation ... Paralytics #Monitoring #neurology ... #criticalcare #
Train of Four (TOF) Monitoring - Neuromuscular Blockade

Used to titrate NMB to the minimum effective dose.
) Monitoring - Neuromuscular ... achieving adequate sedation ... Four #Monitoring #Neuromuscular ... Blockade #NMB #neurology ... #criticalcare #
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... o Analgesia/Sedation ... NG/OG Tube o ABG ... #intubation #checklist ... #criticalcare #