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Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
enables sustained airway ... Surgical management ... #differential #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare ... #airway #anatomy
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Anticipate risks (HOpI killers ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management ... #procedure
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Inspiratory Positive Airway ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... intrathoracic procedure ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy - Procedure Instructions Checklist
Tracheostomy is to establish a definitive surgical opening into the
- Procedure Instructions ... Checklist Tracheostomy ... #criticalcare # ... pulmonary #checklist ... #management #procedure
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... - Endoscopic procedures ... medical and surgical management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Anticipate risks (HOpI killers ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management ... #procedure