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Extubation Checklist Mnemonic - MASCOTS
M - Mechanism (Underlying mechanism improving)
A - Airway (Patent, difficult intubation)
S -
Extubation Checklist ... Patent, difficult intubation ... Oxygenation (O2 stable ... , passes SAT/SBT ... Mnemonic #MASCOTS #criticalcare
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Comparison Table
Activity: Alpha-1, Beta-1, Dopamine, SVR, HR, CO, BP
Phenylephrine
Vasopressin
Norepinephrine
Epinephrine
Dopamine
Dobutamine
Isoproterenol
Milrinone

- Dr. Eric Strong
and Inotropes - Comparison ... Table Activity: ... Beta-1, Dopamine, SVR ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Simplified Vasopressors and Inotropes Comparison Chart
MAP = CO x SVR
Dobutamine - Norepinephrine - Epinephrine - Phenylephrine
and Inotropes Comparison ... Chart MAP = CO x SVR ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #criticalcare
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 ... intrathoracic procedure ... #criticalcare #
REBEL Review 4 & 5: Paralytic & Vasopressor Dosing 

Paralytic Agents:
 - Succinylcholine (Depolarizing Agent)
resuscitation #table ... #criticalcare # ... pharmacology #dosing #medications ... #Comparison
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
- Pharmacology Comparison ... Table Metoprolol ... Suppression of VT ... #Pharmacology #Comparison ... #Table #Receptors
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
#Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... #checklist #criticalcare ... airway #management #procedure
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework MAP = CO x SVR ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #table #comparison ... #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