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Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
of Multiple Trauma ... , intubation/supraglottic ... mechanism (e.g. long ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... -1 #Multiple #Trauma
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... OPA, Suction, Video ... MANAGEMENT o ... 30 degrees - Nick ... criticalcare #airway #management
Flail Chest- Check out the paradoxical chest wall movement 
Typical management: opiates for analgesia, intubation due
movement Typical management ... for analgesia, intubation ... X 36 hours, no intubation ... Breathing #Pattern #Trauma ... #Video #Clinical
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Framework and Management ... Bronchiectasis, Trauma ... Alveolar Hemorrhage, Lung ... Indications for Intubation ... 2) Bad Lung Down
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
Setting up for extubation ... Diuresis — Dry lungs ... are happy lungs ... Nick Mark MD ... #CriticalCare #Management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... CHF, decreases intubation ... COPD, decreases intubation ... deformity (facial trauma ... #criticalcare #management
Post-Intubation Package Checklist
Quick Checklist
	Waveform Capnography
	Secure the Tube Well
	Confirm Lung Protective Vent Settings
	Achieve Adequate Analgesia and Sedation
	Raise
Post-Intubation ... Well  Confirm Lung ... Valve  Have a Plan ... #CriticalCare #Management
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... Survey #CABCDE #management
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
COVID-19 Intubation ... Hood to cover neck ... under-layer ideally long-cuffed ... Stuff • Video ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resequenced Trauma ... of airway, head/neck ... resuscitation should focus ... definitive airway management ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management