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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
arterial sheath and ... • Triggers (EKG ... Weaning by Nick ... Pump #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Summary of Heart ... Brady Management ... association between P and ... #Diagnosis #EKG ... #cardiology
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Ask for brief summary ... EKG. ... • Concise one-liner ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... • Consider K+ binder ... ECG changes • ... high #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #treatment
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Management Summary ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... - Distended neck ... #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Emergencies - OnePager Summary ... • Pilot balloon ... tube against the neck ... Tracheal cuff - a balloon ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Management • Definitions ... respiratory tract (e.g ... Argon Plasma by Nick ... #treatment #workup ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Here's a quick summary ... Complications include swan neck ... tendon) • ED Management ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
Hood to cover neck ... at least 1.2 mg/kg ... PPE (use ethanol hand ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Low dose 0.5 mg/kg ... 2% risk of ICH and ... RA thrombus Nick ... #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare