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DIY Respirator

Innovative technique to create a cheap, reusable, elastomeric respirator for use during critical N95 supply
DIY Respirator ... critical N95 supply shortages ... Es_iY5WJdmI #DIY
Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) Window - POCUS Echocardiogram Anatomy
 - Papillary Muscles Level (Mid-LV)
 - Aortic
#Parasternal #ShortAxis
Central line placement: verifying wire placement on POCUS
Prior to dilation of a central vein. Confirm wire
RIJ #longaxis #shortaxis
ARB Approximate Dose Equivalence for BP Lowering and Available Dosage Forms 

VALSARTAN 80-160 mg/day
CANDESARTAN 16 mg/day
VALSARTAN 80-160 mg/day ... CANDESARTAN 16 mg/day ... LOSARTAN 50 mg/day ... OLMESARTAN 20 mg/day ... IRBESARTAN 150 mg/day
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) vs Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
#Diagnosis #TTP #DIC #Comparison #Table #Laboratory #Findings #RebelEM
Intravascular Coagulation (DIC ... Diagnosis #TTP #DIC
Shock Types and Classification
DISTRIBUTIVE 66%
 • Sepsis/SIRS, anaphylaxis, adrenal insufficiency, liver failure, toxins, spinal/neurogenic
 • Warm
neurogenic • Warm and Dry ... overdiuresis • Cold and Dry ... tamponade • Cold and Dry
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
days (max 100g/day ... - 1.5g/kg 1st day ... , 1g/kg 3rd day ... days then 20-40 g/day
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Puffy eyes, Dry ... unmanageable hair, Dry ... complexion, Dry ... (Goitre), Dry
Cardiogenic Shock Forrester Classification Table and Mortality

- Warm & Dry (Forrester Class I)

- Warm & Wet
Mortality - Warm & Dry ... II) - Cold & Dry
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
Dry, stuffy nose ... wear mask during day ... Dry mouth → chin