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An Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation:
This is a simplification of the general principles underlying the most common
simplification of the general ... reference #Management #EM ... #PCC #Mechanical ... #Ventilation #Control
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Echinocandins (e.g ... Lines and Tubes • Central ... Catheters (CVL/PICC ... felt to be due to central
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Volume Assist/Control ... • TV- Use 8cc ... /kg PBW and adjust ... consider starting at 6cc ... /kg PBW
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
early & document (e.g ... pts will accept PCC ... Erythropoietin 300 U /kg ... Early procedural control ... hemostatic agents (e.g
Management of Pediatric Kidney Stones
Acute Managment:
 • Pain relief: NSAIDs, opioids
 • Facilitating passage of stone:
therapy (MET): e.g ... , Anuria - PCN ... +/- Stent: < 2 cm ... Citrate - Neutral ... Potassium citrate, neutral
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
Dextrose in water @ 3cc ... /kg/h, loop diuretics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Encephalitis: MCC ... Enteroviruses (e.g ... Herpesviruses (MCC ... tabes dorsalis, general ... rigidity) • Altered mental
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
not kinked (ETT cm ... not displaced (cm ... compression - Central ... - Wrists in neutral ... lines patent - ECG
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Management: Pain control ... follow-up with PCP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
infants's head in a neutral ... pressure-limited circuit (e.g ... e) • Head in neutral ... pressure of 30 cm ... movement (15-25 cm