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Topical TXA for Epistaxis in Patients on Antiplatelet Agents via @PharmERToxGuy http://bit.ly/2peXDfj #EBM #ENT #TXA #Epistaxis
Topical TXA for Epistaxis ... /2peXDfj #EBM #ENT ... #TXA #Epistaxis ... #NNT
Epistaxis Anatomy - Anterior - Posterior #Anatomy #EM #ENT #Epistaxis #Kiesselbach #Plexus #Ethmoidal #Palatine #Sphenopalatine #ALiEM
Epistaxis Anatomy ... #Anatomy #EM #ENT ... #Epistaxis #Kiesselbach
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... /emupdates #Epistaxis ... Algorithm #Checklist #ENT
Epistaxis Management Algorithm
External Compression
Cautery
Packing
Posterior Control

#Management #Epistaxis #Algorithm #Nasal #NoseBleed
Epistaxis Management ... #Management #Epistaxis
Post Intubation Checklist
Airway
 - Inflate balloon 
 - Note tube depth 
 - Secure the tube
breath sounds - End ... Breathing - Initial vent ... ABG - Titrate vent ... PostIntubation #Checklist #CriticalCare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
respiratory tract (e.g. epistaxis ... Mark Ramzy, DO, EMT-P ... workup #pulmonary #criticalcare
Post-Intubation Package Checklist
Quick Checklist
	Waveform Capnography
	Secure the Tube Well
	Confirm Lung Protective Vent Settings
	Achieve Adequate Analgesia and Sedation
	Raise
Lung Protective Vent ... the Cuff of the ETT ... Have a Plan for Vent ... PostIntubation #Checklist #CriticalCare
Epistaxis Management
1. Assess ABCs
2. Prepare
3. Anesthetize & Clamp
4. Visualize, Cauterize, Moisturize
5. Pack Bleeding Side
6. Pack Opposite
Epistaxis Management ... SarahFoohey #Epistaxis
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
ETT depth may be ... table to determine ETT ... #Management #CriticalCare
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
of waveform • ET ... Decreasing EtCO2 • ET ... cuff leak • ET ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare