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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
mortality), Other causes ... to protect airway ... / remove mask, ... #Ventilation #diagnosis ... #management #indications
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
1) Ask for vitals ... en route 2) Stabilize ... Cardiac, Neuro 4) Diagnose ... the underlying cause ... #criticalcare #
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
use of a face mask ... design, the Vortex uses ... management can ... Inability to establish ... #visualaid #criticalcare
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... flexion due to inability ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Acute Altered Mental Status - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask while en route: vitals, hyper/hypoactive, POC glucose,
Rapid Response Management ... 1) Ask while ... Categorize and stabilize ... the underlying cause ... #criticalcare #
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
1) Ask for en ... Categorize and Stabilize ... assessing ABCs 4) Diagnose ... the underlying cause ... #criticalcare