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Jugular Vein vs Carotid Artery - Distinguishing Neck Pulsations on Physical Exam
Jugular Vein:
 - No pulsations
Distinguishing Neck ... - Level of pulse ... respiration on pulse ... #diagnosis #comparison ... #neck
ECMO circuit chatter - rhythmic pulsations in the drainage catheter/tubing leading to the pump
CHATTER occurs when
chatter - rhythmic pulsations ... leading to the pump ... may be required Nick ... clinical #video #criticalcare ... #pulsations
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump ... balloon counter-pulsation ... into the thoracic aorta ... Weaning by Nick ... management #cardiology #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... (Intra-cardiac pump ... (Extra-cardiac pump ... Diagnosis #table #comparison ... #criticalcare
Pulse Oximetry Summary
Pulse oximetry is the non-invasive continuous measurement of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin. It
Pulse oximetry ... deoxy hemoglobin differentially ... represents the pulsatile ... signal strength Nick ... Oximetry #Summary #critcalcare
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
tube against the neck ... Look for ETT pulsations ... o surgery) by Nick ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare