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In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
protective ventilation ... Same with lung stress ... minimize the risk of Ventilator-Induced ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #respiratory #clinical
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Acute Respiratory Distress ... : Clinical Cheat ... leading to increased pulmonary ... Berlin criteria ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Berlin Criteria for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 
- Respiratory symptoms must have begun within one
Berlin Criteria ... week of a known clinical ... lobar collapse, lung ... #Syndrome #Berlin ... Criteria #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
does this mode work ... for providing Lung ... patients with ARDS ... #AC #criticalcare ... #pulmonary
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... Ensure adequate ventilation ... , traction for long ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... Shock #Management #CriticalCare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... status • Won't Work ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #indications #criticalcare
Adult Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm - AHA2020
Initial Stabilization Phase - Resuscitation is ongoing during the post-ROSC
Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm ... , follow these steps ... soon as possible; begin ... - Provide lung-protective ... ventilation
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... unless prior heart/lung
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
briefly raising the arms ... can occur after ventilator ... Long-term survival ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #neurology #criticalcare
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical ... This post will focus ... pattern that your brain ... Radiology #CTChest #Lung