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Inhaled Foreign Body Management

Abdominal thrusts using the Heimlich 
manoeuvre in older children to expel an inhaled
Inhaled Foreign Body Management ... the Heimlich manoeuvre ... Abdominal thrusts are best ... #Heimlich #Maneuver ... Peds #Pediatrics #Airway
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Checklist GATHER/TEST ... OPA, Suction, Video ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... #management #procedure
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV

By Dr. Gutwein via @jmcchiefs

#Epley #Maneuver #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal #positional #vertigo
Epley Maneuver for ... jmcchiefs #Epley #Maneuver ... #BPPV #Benign # ... instructions #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #management
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Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
Epley Maneuver for ... The entire procedure ... #BPPV #Benign # ... instructions #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #management
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Auto-PEEP 
What is Auto-PEEP?
 • Progressive air trapping & dynamic hyperinflation → ↑Palv at end expiration
to expiratory airway ... expiratory hold maneuver ... • Decrease airway ... AutoPEEP #PEEP #pulmonary ... #diagnosis #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Inspiratory Positive Airway ... upper & lower airway ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... intrathoracic procedure ... #criticalcare #management
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
If a best effort ... algorithm-based design ... If a ‘best effort ... management can ... delivery after best
Delirium Tips: What NOT To Do:
 - Don't think delirium is a benign condition 
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delirium is a benign ... - Don't order tests ... patients over 65 anyway ... #Diagnosis #Management
Lateral Canthotomy - Procedure Instructions
1) Identify the lateral canthus.
Cleanse the area with antiseptic and anesthetize with
Lateral Canthotomy - Procedure ... the lower eyelid away ... from the globe to begin ... Lateral #Canthotomy #Procedure ... #Instructions #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... determine if stress test ... - Endoscopic procedures ... medical and surgical management