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ECMO circuit chatter - rhythmic pulsations in the drainage catheter/tubing leading to the pump
CHATTER occurs when
insufficient venous inflow ... decreasing pump flow ... clinical #video #criticalcare
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy vs Constrictive Pericarditis
 - Mitral inflow
 - Tricuspid inflow
 - Hepatic vein flow
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Pericarditis - Mitral inflow ... - Tricuspid inflow ... - Hepatic vein flow ... Pulmonary vein flow
Pulmonary Function Testing: Flow Volume Loop Patterns
 • Variable extra-thoracic obstruction - truncated or flattened inspiratory
Function Testing: Flow ... flattened inspiratory flow ... the expiratory flow ... out” expiratory flow ... out” expiratory flow
Vasopressor Basic Flow Chart - Emcrit 2014

#Vasopressor #Basics #FlowChart #Algorithm #Management #CriticalCare
Vasopressor Basic Flow ... Algorithm #Management #CriticalCare
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
High flow nasal ... delivers higher flow ... of Heated High Flow ... every 10 lpm of flow ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
electrocardiogram, MI: mitral inflow ... pulmonary venous flow ... Vp: velocity of flow
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
obstruction to blood flow ... Classification #Table #CriticalCare
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Oxygen Therapy: • Low ... Flow • Reservoir ... • High Flow ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
wheezing OR poor air flow ... - High pCO2 / low ... breathing • Peak flow ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
circulation PARAMETERS Flow ... Dial in RPMs and flow ... • On VA-ECMO - flow ... • On VV-ECMO - flow ... min): Sweep gas flow