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ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
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Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
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Possible Approach to Immunosuppression in Severe COVID-19

The diagnosis and treatment of cytokine storm remains unknown and
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Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
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COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
-19 Intubation Checklist ... Josh Farkas @pulmcrit ... #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare # ... Coronavirus
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Anticoagulation ... medical and surgical management
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
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