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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
exacerbation (↓ intubation ... failure, DNI status, Extubation ... secretions, Recent head/neck ... NAPS) by Nick Mark ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
COVID-19 Patient Intubation Checklist and Supplies

Intubation Equipment List
 • Appropriately sized tracheal tube with subglottic suction
COVID-19 Patient Intubation ... and Supplies Intubation ... Emergency drugs e.g ... and equipment e.g ... Emergency front of neck
Typical ECG changes associated with hyperkalemia. 
→ Peaked T wave
→ Wide PR interval, Wide QRS duration,
→ Peaked T wave ... → Loss of P wave ... , Sinusoidal wave ... should not necessarily ... #progression #ekg
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
3 different P wave ... hypertension Management ... Cardiology #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
120ms, Dominant S wave ... in V1 (deep S waves ... Should see "Appropriate ... Diagnosis #Checklist #EKG ... electrocardiogram #ecg
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... EKG of the same ... rapid cannon a waves ... Hussainch #Cannon #Awaves ... JVP #Cardiology #Neck
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... and systemic, e.g ... - A - Airway management ... , intubation/supraglottic ... . insulation, heat
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
rate of requiring intubation ... Extubation to HFNC ... lower rates of re-intubation ... patients - Nick ... Delivery #Devices #management
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... potassium and ECG ... amplitude of P waves ... - Absence of T wave ... high #diagnosis #management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Free flowing IV, EKG ... MANAGEMENT o ... 30 degrees - Nick ... criticalcare #airway #management