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Internal Jugular Vein Rouleaux Flow on POCUS

Amazing video of a dilated IJV showing Rouleaux flow. Whenever
Vein Rouleaux Flow ... on POCUS Amazing ... showing Rouleaux flow ... causes the RBCs to clump ... Jugular #IJ #Vein #POCUS
Six-step approach to ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement

I. Identify anatomy of insertion site and localization of
central venous catheter ... imaging and Doppler flow ... quantify blood flow ... Ultrasound #Guided #POCUS ... Venous #Management #CriticalCare
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
edema), Lung Exam, POCUS ... Oxygen Therapy: • Low ... Flow • Reservoir ... • High Flow ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
ECMO circuit chatter - rhythmic pulsations in the drainage catheter/tubing leading to the pump
CHATTER occurs when
in the drainage catheter ... decreasing pump flow ... clinical #video #criticalcare
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
over 2 hrs - Low ... tPA (PIETHO) Catheter ... AcutePE #Management #CriticalCare
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Classification Types - Pathophysiology ... blockage in blood flow ... characterized by low ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Lower Urinary Tract Infection: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

- Predisposing Factors:  Immunocompromised state, diabetes, elderly, female
Common): Indwelling catheter ... outward urine flow ... UrinaryTractInfection #LUTI #Pathophysiology
Pulse Oximetry Summary
Pulse oximetry is the non-invasive continuous measurement of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin. It
pulsatile blood flow ... Oximetry #Summary #critcalcare ... #pathophysiology
COVID-19 Patient Intubation Checklist and Supplies

Intubation Equipment List
 • Appropriately sized tracheal tube with subglottic suction
DO NOT USE High Flow ... Aintree Intubating Catheter ... Checklist #Supplies #CriticalCare
Spontaneous Echo Contrast ("Smoke") on IVC POCUS

Sagittal view of IVC returning blood to RA caudal —>
Smoke") on IVC POCUS ... Hepatic vein plump ... contrast” indicating slow ... flow/stasis. ... Contrast #Smoke #IVC #POCUS