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

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... - Risk Stratification ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... prognostication #diagnosis #management ... stratification #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... submassive PE (risk ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... Treatment #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... PFTs • COPD Classification ... Evaluate symptoms, risk ... , Exacerbation risk ... COPD #diagnosis #management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... water #Shock #Classification ... types #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... Stable patients ... days before Pulmonary ... medical and surgical management
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... Cold and Dry) • Pulmonary ... water #Shock #Classification ... Types #diagnosis #management ... warm #wet #dry #table
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... Post-extubation in high risk ... facial hair) • Risk ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... guide etiology & management ... increase the risk ... limit them as able ... #CriticalCare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
o Anticipate risks ... (HOpI killers) ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management