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Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
Proposed Respiratory Support ... Algorithm in COVID19 ... intubated and mechanically ... #respiratory #support ... COVID19 #management #schema
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
General schema for ... respiratory support ... ideal) Invasive Mechanical ... Ventilation • Target tidal ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
• PETCO2 - End-tidal ... The Capnograph waveform ... dysynchrony during mechanical ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
rebreathing or mechanical ... peak, not end-tidal ... obstructed • MECHANICAL ... OBSTRUCTION - Fixed mechanical ... #Capnography #interpretation
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Glucose • CBC, Chem ... Consider inotropic support ... Surgeon to request mechanical ... circulatory support ... management #treatment #algorithm