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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 ... #Checklist #Mnemonic ... #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
generate larger VT ... CHF, decreases intubation ... COPD, decreases intubation ... indication for intubation ... #criticalcare #
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
Setting up for extubation ... • Optimize mechanics ... - sit patient up ... Ventilator #Algorithm #Extubation ... #CriticalCare #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Framework MAP = CO x SVR ... pump failure): • Mechanical ... PAH • ↓ CO, ↑ SVR ... Diagnosis #table #comparison ... #criticalcare
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
triggered ) is a set ... pressure (IP) for a set ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management ... #Mechanical
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... with the full set ... pressure for set ... Basics #Modes #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Assist/Control Mechanical ... • Delivers a set ... match their pre-intubation ... assistcontrol #mechanical ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare