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

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... infographic by Nick ... Mark MD @nickmmark ... prognostication #diagnosis #management ... stratification #criticalcare
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... the exhalation ports ... • FiO2 ~80% Nick ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
Wrong size/style mask ... try a different mask ... Leaky mask, skin ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management ... #problems #pulmonary
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... RA thrombus Nick ... Mark MD @nickmmark ... #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare
Distraction Test for Cervical Radiculopathy

 • Indicates compression of neural structures at the intervertebral foramen or
intervertebral foramen ... in symptoms in neck ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #neck #sports # ... orthopedics #msk
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
age 10-20 • Named ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
Hood to cover neck ... on exhalation port ... using BVM: Hold mask ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare