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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... - Management Seizure ... between them PEDS ... Infusion - Consider Intubation ... #pediatrics #neurology
Protected Airway Intubation Pre-Brief Checklist - COVID19

1. ROLE ASSIGNMENT
2. PPE: Extended gloves, BLUE gown, N95, face
Protected Airway Intubation ... Pre-Brief Checklist - COVID19 ... MEDS & EQUIPMENT ... #CriticalCare # ... Management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... CHF, decreases intubation ... altered mental status ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
COVID-19 Intubations ... Documentation RN stays ... #Intubation #Teams ... #Assignments #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Post-Intubation Pre-Departure Checklist - COVID19
1. If intubated, CONFIRM ETT PLACEMENT -> EtCO2
   - If
Post-Intubation ... Pre-Departure Checklist - COVID19 ... CONFIRM MEDS & equipment ... #CriticalCare # ... Management
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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1.19x per liter of positive ... REMOVE UNECCESARY MEDS ... high aldosterone states ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Rapid sequence intubation ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm