19 results
Extubation Checklist Mnemonic - MASCOTS
M - Mechanism (Underlying mechanism improving)
A - Airway (Patent, difficult intubation)
S -
Oxygenation (O2 stable ... - Tube feeds (Pause ... (Sedation off, passes ... Mnemonic #MASCOTS #criticalcare ... #management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Awake o Pre-Medication ... MANAGEMENT o ... Secure ETT o Reassess ... #checklist #criticalcare ... #procedure
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
indication for intubation ... intrathoracic procedure ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare # ... management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
depletion - Medication ... Syncope Mimics - Seizure ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... Classification #Table ... #Causes
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
COVID-19 Intubations ... to support the medication ... the expected PPE procedures ... #Assignments #Management ... #CriticalCare #
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
COVID-19 Intubation ... Medications & pre-planned ... • Secure ETT ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause ... #diagnosis #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... iniury, Compartment syndrome ... exertion/training, Seizures ... per day until stable ... #Summary #causes
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
the tube as it passes ... unclamp the tube o Secure ... ChestTube #Checklist #Procedure ... #Management #CriticalCare
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... Self-limiting, chronic but stable ... presentations: epileptic seizure ... • Heerfordt syndrome ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Management