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Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
and Delirium (PAD ... PAD) can be accomplished ... to facilitate extubation ... #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
potentially improving SV ... generate larger VT ... clear secretions, altered ... #criticalcare # ... management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Monitors, ECG, Pads ... patient, Crash Cart ... from CHF, Chest Pain ... medication. 3) ... #differential #management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
) - ICU One Pager ... Summary Indications ... causing severe altered ... in the ICU: • ... #managment #nephrology
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
ICU Pre-Rounding ... : what's their main ... dropping off), CRRT ... Bundle #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #Management
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
evaporation, reduce pain ... with, topical medication ... sterile, nonwoven pad ... Dressings #Materials #management ... #wound #comparison