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Dacrocytes (tear drop cells) 
Other poikilocytes resemble a pear or teardrop. The narrow, tapered end
may be
Dacrocytes (tear ... poikilocytes resemble a pear ... narrow, tapered end ... may be long or short
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
pediatrics due to short ... Adult #Airway #Comparison ... Differences #Anatomical #CriticalCare
Arterial Lines - Abnormal Arterial Waveforms:
 - Underdampened: Falsely High BP - Adjust monitor filter settings
Pulsus Parvus et ... Stenosis FOAMfrat Team ... waveforms #diagnosis #criticalcare
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pathophysiology Comparison ... myocardial infarction. end-stage ... Pathophysiology #Comparison ... #criticalcare #
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
BI-Vent) - Inverse ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management
Oxygen Delivery Devices - Comparison
Low Flow:
 • Nasal cannula (1-6L, 24-40% FiO2)
 • Face mask (5-10L,
Delivery Devices - Comparison ... FiO2) • Face tent ... Delivery #Devices #Comparison ... table #pulmonary #criticalcare
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
& pre-planned ETT ... on exhalation port ... • Inflate ETT ... • Secure ETT ... SARSCoV2 #Management #CriticalCare
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
examination with the ear ... towards the test ear ... Supports the patient ... degrees off the end ... affected right ear
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
FiO2 35-50% Face Tent ... the exhalation ports ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
Intubations - Team ... ventilator after the ETT ... Assignments #Management #CriticalCare