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Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Epiglottis is longer ... proportionally larger • Neck ... #Comparison #Differences ... #Anatomical #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Diagnosis
The 4 Variants of Sinus Arrhythmia
Phasic Sinus Arrhythmia:
 • The rate increases with respiration and decreases
: • The P wave ... Wandering Atrial ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #ekg #ecg #electrocardiogram ... variants #clinical #comparison
Multifocal Atrial Arrhythmias on ECG
Multifocal atrial rhythm & Multifocal atrial tachycardia
ECG Recognition:
 • Variable P wave
Arrhythmias on ... tachycardia #cardiology #diagnosis ... #ekg #electrocardiogram ... #clinical #comparison ... #Arrhythmias
The 4 Variants of Sinus Arrhythmia
Phasic Sinus Arrhythmia:
 • The rate increases with respiration and decreases
: • The P wave ... Wandering Atrial ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #ekg #ecg #electrocardiogram ... variants #clinical #comparison
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... - Distended neck ... #criticalcare #
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis ... respiratory tract (e.g ... • Airway Management ... Argon Plasma by Nick ... workup #pulmonary #criticalcare
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
tube against the neck ... Call for help (e.g ... Surgical management ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
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 ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
is increased (e.g ... P1 - related to arterial ... CNS compliance LONGER ... Nick Mark MD @nickmmark ... #neurosurgery #diagnosis
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
• Triggers (EKG ... Weaning by Nick ... Balloon #Pump #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology ... #criticalcare