4 results
Extubation Checklist Mnemonic - MASCOTS
M - Mechanism (Underlying mechanism improving)
A - Airway (Patent, difficult intubation)
S -
Mnemonic - MASCOTS ... improving) A - Airway ... Patent, difficult intubation ... #Checklist #Mnemonic ... #MASCOTS #criticalcare
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Pediatric airway ... Risk of mainstem intubation ... #Comparison #Differences ... #Anatomical #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Diagnosis
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
potentially improving SV ... generate larger VT ... CHF, decreases intubation ... indication for intubation ... #criticalcare #
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock Classification ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Types #criticalcare