4 results
Extubation Checklist Mnemonic - MASCOTS
M - Mechanism (Underlying mechanism improving)
A - Airway (Patent, difficult intubation)
S -
Extubation Checklist ... improving) A - Airway ... Patent, difficult intubation ... anandiyermd #Extubation ... #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
CHF, decreases intubation ... COPD, decreases intubation ... acidosis) • Post-extubation ... indication for intubation ... #criticalcare #
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Awakening Trial (SAT ... Breathing Trial (SBT ... to facilitate extubation ... #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management