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5MinuteAirway AIRWAY CHECKLIST
Everyone needs a checklist.. here’s ours.  Print it out, laminate it, don’t laminate
5MinuteAirway AIRWAY ... CHECKLIST Everyone ... bronksi_EM #Management #CriticalCare ... #Airway #RSI #Intubation ... #Checklist #Medications
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
- Indications and ... Contraindications Indications ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
generate larger VT ... mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... Pt is DNI with indication ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... #intubation #checklist ... #criticalcare #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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High CO / Low SVR ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Low CO / High SVR ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... #intubation #checklist ... #criticalcare #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... - Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... the type of and indication ... Diabetes regimen