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Predicting a Difficult Airway
Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 
3-3-2 rule indicates normal
to attempting intubation ... Mallampati Classification ... - Classification ... based on which parts ... Preop #Anesthesia #Diagnosis
Thoracic Trauma - Lethal 6 and Hidden 6 of Thoracic Trauma
The Lethal 6 of Thoracic Trauma:
Thoracic Trauma ... 6 of Thoracic Trauma ... Pneumothorax • Airway ... • Pulmonary Contusions ... #diagnosis #management
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Differential Diagnosis ... Bronchiectasis, Trauma ... Hemorrhage, Lung Contusion ... Indications for Intubation
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
management of Multiple Trauma ... desmopressin) - A - Airway ... management, intubation ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... -1 #Multiple #Trauma
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Airways Pediatric airway ... pediatrics due to short ... Pediatric #Adult #Airway ... #CriticalCare #Intubation ... #Diagnosis
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
Findings in the Trauma ... fracture-dislocation - Airway ... chest, pulmonary contusion ... cxr #chestxray #trauma ... #diagnosis #signs
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
- Differential Diagnosis ... 300 mL in 24h Airway ... hemoptysis • Trauma ... Postprocedural, Lung contusion ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resequenced Trauma ... life-threats in trauma ... resuscitation should focus ... #Trauma #Resuscitation ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... applied) A - Airway ... suction; oral airway ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... #Pediatrics #Trauma
Causes of no Lung Sliding - Differential Diagnosis
 • Massive atelectasis - If the lung is
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Main-stem intubation ... lung sliding • Contusions ... arrest (without an airway ... #Differential #Diagnosis