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Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Pediatric and Adult ... Epiglottis is longer ... proportionally larger • Neck ... #Pediatric #Adult ... #Airway #Comparison
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Adult ACLS - Cardiac ... If no advanced airway ... Advanced Airway: ... arterial pressure waves ... AHA2020 #management #adult
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
Adult Cardiac Arrest ... If no advanced airway ... Advanced Airway: ... arterial pressure waves ... AHA2020 #management #adult
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
tube against the neck ... enables sustained airway ... Call for help (e.g ... . airway code) ... o surgery) by Nick
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison ... Epidemiology: young adults ... Immunosuppression (e.g ... the body (the neck ... #NonHodgkins #comparison
COVID-19 Patient Intubation Checklist and Supplies

Intubation Equipment List
 • Appropriately sized tracheal tube with subglottic suction
Circuit with HME filter ... and equipment e.g ... Altemative suprglottic airways ... Emergency front of neck ... airway kit (scalpel
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
applied) A - Airway ... indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... injury/airway threat ... chest: needle/finger
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
is increased (e.g ... cerebral compliance (e.g ... CNS compliance LONGER ... called Lundberg waves ... Nick Mark MD @nickmmark
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
APRV - Airway Pressure ... ratio ventilation (e.g ... combine w/ PS Nick ... #CriticalCare #Comparison