5 results
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Positive airway pressure therapy
   → Positive pharyngeal transmural pressure
Mandibular advancement devices ... ideal if severe OSA ... stimulation → Severe OSA ... SleepApnea #Treatment #management ... #pulmonary
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
different mask, nasal pillows ... forced air → use device ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management ... #problems #pulmonary ... #osa
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
sizes, Blade x2, OPA ... Anticipate risks (HOpI killers ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... Any implantable devices ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... • Screen for OSA ... medical and surgical management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
sizes, Blade x2, OPA ... Anticipate risks (HOpI killers ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management