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Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Anatomical Differences ... Pediatric airway ... Epiglottis is longer ... proportionally larger • Neck ... #Comparison #Differences
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... • Consider K+ binder ... potassium and ECG ... #algorithm #treatment
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... . pelvic binder, ... desmopressin) - A - Airway ... management, intubation ... #Environment #Algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Epilepticus • Assess airway ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ... Advanced Airway: ... arterial pressure waves ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm ... #AHA2020 #management
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
tube against the neck ... Call for help (e.g ... above, Insert finger ... Surgical management ... #differential #management
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
ACLS Circular Algorithm ... Advanced Airway: ... arterial pressure waves ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm ... #AHA2020 #management
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 ... chest: needle/finger ... Survey #CABCDE #management
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 ... #Management #Mechanical