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Extubation Checklist Mnemonic - MASCOTS
M - Mechanism (Underlying mechanism improving)
A - Airway (Patent, difficult intubation)
S -
Extubation Checklist ... Mnemonic - MASCOTS ... Patent, difficult intubation ... anandiyermd #Extubation ... #MASCOTS #criticalcare
Rich Levitan teaches the VAPORS pneumonic: a quick run-through of the main issues to sort prior
teaches the VAPORS pneumonic ... st mungo's - ED ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Resuscitation #Sequence #Intubation ... #VAPORS #Mnemonic
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 #
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Setting up for extubation ... Optimize mechanics - sit ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm ... #Extubation #CriticalCare
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Risk of mainstem intubation ... Adult #Airway #Comparison ... Differences #Anatomical #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Diagnosis
Approach to Cuff Leak Test and Laryngeal Edema
A new joint practice guideline by the ATS and
the basis of the algorithm ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... LaryngealEdema #Extubation ... #Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Differential Diagnosis ... Management: 1) Indications ... for Intubation ... Management #pulmonary #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Individualize ; intubation ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm ... #VARICEALB #Mnemonic
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 ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management