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The checklist is 2-sided laminated sheet attached to the airway trolley in our ICU. The top
The top image is ... and the bottom image ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Intubation #Checklist #Algorithm
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
) Target organ damage ... as target organ damage ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hematology for workup ... infections • Tissue damage ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergency Tracheostomy Management Algorithm - Patent Upper Airway

This algorithm assumes a potentially patent upper airway, meaning
Tracheostomy Management Algorithm ... Airway This algorithm ... impossible to manage ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Tracheostomy #Emergency #Algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
permanent brain damage ... Management #Neurology #CriticalCare ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... ventilator settings • Manage ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
status • Won't Work ... intrathoracic damage ... #indications #criticalcare
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
hormones that work ... #differential #algorithm ... management #treatment #criticalcare