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Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
- Comparison Table ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Modes #Mechanical ... Variables #Breaths #Comparison ... #Table #Volume
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
- Obstructive (Mechanical ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
muscle use • Inability ... , Brief trial Mechanical ... Volume control mode ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #management #treatment
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
common in OR; in MICU ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... pump failure): • Mechanical ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
and perhaps even mechanical ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #icu #clinical
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... Planning for delivery mode ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... Consider early mechanical