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Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Anatomical Differences ... Epiglottis is longer ... proportionally larger • Neck ... #Comparison #Differences ... #CriticalCare #Intubation
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
and systemic, e.g ... desmopressin) - A - Airway ... management, intubation ... injury mechanism (e.g ... Prevent hypothermia (e.g
COVID-19 Patient Intubation Checklist and Supplies

Intubation Equipment List
 • Appropriately sized tracheal tube with subglottic suction
Circuit with HME filter ... Emergency drugs e.g ... and equipment e.g ... Emergency front of neck ... airway kit (scalpel
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... chest: needle/finger ... #Pediatrics #Trauma
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ... recommendation (eg ... • Endotracheal intubation ... arterial pressure waves ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
ACLS Circular Algorithm ... recommendation (eg ... • Endotracheal intubation ... arterial pressure waves ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
is increased (e.g ... hemorrhage, severe head trauma ... cerebral compliance (e.g ... CNS compliance LONGER ... Nick Mark MD @nickmmark
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
tube against the neck ... Call for help (e.g ... , from suction trauma ... above, Insert finger ... o surgery) by Nick
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
What’s the Core Difference ... • Vascular (e.g ... meningitis) • Trauma ... Meningitis (fever + neck ... Primary #Secondary #Comparison