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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test
Arterial Lines & Waveforms
Arterial lines permit continuous invasive blood pressure measurement, frequent arterial blood sampling, and
SQUARE WAVE TEST ... release on the flush device ... PRESSURE VARIATION (PPV ... volume (increased PPV ... #calibration #criticalcare
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... FiO2 35-50% Face Tent ... the exhalation ports ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV ... 45° towards the test ... throughout the test ... Supports the patient ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
allowing for lung rest ... SVO2, lactate) REST ... placed on low "rest ... #ECMO #Basics #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
the Diagnosis of BPPV ... The Dix–Hallpike test ... (Nylen Barany test ... identify posterior BPPV ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV (Animated)

The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic
the Diagnosis of BPPV ... The Dix–Hallpike test ... (Nylen Barany test ... identify posterior BPPV ... #neurology #Animated
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
Nomenclature (NOT "Wuhan Virus ... COVID-19 • Virus ... Cheatsheet #Diagnosis #Management ... #Coronavirus #CriticalCare ... GrepMed Recommended Text
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
If a best effort ... simple graphic that depicts ... means that airway management ... more accurately depicts ... #visualaid #criticalcare