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Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
draining pleural effusions ... Optimize Nutrition — feeding ... Algorithm #Extubation #CriticalCare
Malignant Complex Pleural Effusion on Lung POCUS
You are starting your RUSH exam on febrile/hypotensive patient with
Complex Pleural Effusion ... malignant pleural effusion ... subacute(on/off) bleeding ... top of malignant effusion ... POCUS #Pulmonary #Ultrasound
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
massive pericardial effusion ... Tamponade: pericardial effusion ... external fluid loss leading ... Pathophysiology #Comparison #criticalcare
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
management - RUQ ultrasound ... or postpyloric feeding ... pain-dose ketamine infusion ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... diagnosis #management #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... Adequate perfusion ... causing hypovolemia needing ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... Setup - Ultrasound ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Especially in patients who had recent cardiac surgery an enlargement of the heart figure can indicate
indicate pericardial bleeding ... and pericardial bleeding ... Ultrasound demonstrated ... minimal pericardial effusion ... #Pericardial #Effusion
Complex Pleural Effusion caused by Esophageal Perforation
So much pathology for one lung. Esophageal perforation leading to
Complex Pleural Effusion ... Esophageal perforation leading ... to complex effusion ... Complex effusion ... VCU Ultrasound @
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
our vital organs leading ... blood flow and perfusion ... #foamed #criticalcare