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Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Prognostication based on scores ... infographic by Nick ... prognostication #diagnosis #management ... stratification #criticalcare
BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
Driving pressure supports ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management ... #CriticalCare # ... Cardiology
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Friedreich's Sign on Neck ... small blue-colored spot ... #Friedreichs #Neck ... #JVP #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Weaning by Nick ... Pump #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
First the neck extension ... This reaction starts ... Reaction #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #Neurology
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
the exhalation ports ... • FiO2 ~80% Nick ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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DIURETICS which are short ... - Nick Mark ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
in a 30-degree neck ... 30 degrees of neck ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #management
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
Hood to cover neck ... on exhalation port ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #