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Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resuscitation Algorithm ... injuries that are ... management. ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Diagnosis Framework ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment ... #management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
failure from massive pulmonary ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... commonly due to trauma ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Initial assessment and management of coma in pediatric population.

Airway - is it secure? 
Breathing — is
assessment and management ... Airway - is it secure ... Circulation - treat shock ... neurosurgical intensive care ... #Diagnosis
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Ultrasound, code cart ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #criticalcare
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... Book of Critical Care ... #criticalcare # ... diagnosis #management
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
have led to an algorithmic ... as the critical diagnostic ... paradigm; optimal care ... #Management #Trauma ... BigTrauma #BeforeCT #Checklist
Auto-PEEP 
What is Auto-PEEP?
 • Progressive air trapping & dynamic hyperinflation → ↑Palv at end expiration
to expiratory airway ... auto-PEEP Why do we care ... AutoPEEP #PEEP #pulmonary ... #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
leading to increased pulmonary ... cause such as trauma ... pneumonia and are ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
cardiothoracic surgery, trauma ... • Maintain the airway ... Plan definitive management ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management