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Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
Capnography Waveforms ... Sudden loss of waveform ... of circulatory function ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #Interpretation
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... ETT depth and tidal ... #Management #CriticalCare
Prone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (P-CPR)
 - Confirm cardiac arrest
 - Shout for help
 - Commence prone CPR
(End tidal CO2 / ... Arrest #CPR #PCPR #algorithm ... #management #criticalcare
Post-Intubation Package Checklist
Quick Checklist
	Waveform Capnography
	Secure the Tube Well
	Confirm Lung Protective Vent Settings
	Achieve Adequate Analgesia and Sedation
	Raise
Quick Checklist  Waveform ... Place In-Line Suction ... PostIntubation #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #Management
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
Cannot Intubate, ... position with waveform ... patient; then suction ... Oxygenate #Mnemonic #Management ... #CriticalCare
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
Ventilation • Target tidal ... support #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Emergency Laryngectomy Management ... This algorithm ... principles of the algorithm ... more significant tidal ... #Management #CriticalCare
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
cascade and platelet function ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management ... #CriticalCare # ... Hematology #Interpretation
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... difficult airway management ... Ventilation • Tidal ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Analysis of the waveform ... • END TIDAL CO2 ... PULSE OXIMETRY WAVEFORM ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare ... comparison #challenges #management