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Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). Positive "spot sign" on Ocular Ultrasound

78 yo M with sudden onset
Central retinal ... Positive "spot sign ... MaimoUltrasound #CRAO #Central ... Embolus #Clinical #POCUS
DO2 Equation in Shock = Oxygen Delivery
DO2 = CO x (1.39 x [Hb] x SaO2 +(0.003xPaO2))
DO2
DO2 Equation in Shock ... (1.39 x [Hb] x SaO2 ... grams per litre) SaO2 ... DO2 #Equation #Shock ... Oxygen #Delivery #criticalcare
92F w acute painless monocular vision loss. What's the diagnosis?

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Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)! Retrobulbar "spot
Central retinal ... Retrobulbar "spot ... #Clinical #POCUS ... CRAO #SpotSign #Central
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
assessment of Shock ... , i.e. septic shock ... #Pulmonology #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Fluids ... #POCUS
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... #ChestPain #POCUS ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Crashing
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Assist Control / ... ladder, FiO2: goal spO2 ... ladder, FiO2: goal spO2 ... -8, FiO2: goal spO2 ... Comparison #management #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... possible w/ early shock ... Oliguria • Altered Mental ... • Obstructive Shock ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Confirmation that central line is placed on the venous side by visualizing echogenic air bubbles in
Confirmation that central ... Echocardiogram #POCUS ... #Clinical #criticalcare
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Enteral potassium ... NPO, or profound shock ... with questionable enteral ... DKA (either via central ... Hypokalemia #Management #CriticalCare
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2 ... Asthma: • Volume control ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare