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Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
6-8 cc/kg IBW, RR ... to achieve Vte, RR ... , RR: spontaneous ... #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... common in OR; in MICU ... #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Sepsis - Diagnosis ... likelihood of prolonged ICU ... Sepsis #Criteria #Diagnosis ... #SIRS #criticalcare ... #icu
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
ICU Pre-Rounding ... VENT: mode + settings ... goal (+/- CAM-ICU ... Bundle #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #Management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
) - ICU One Pager ... Summary Indications ... machine CRRT Modes ... #managment #nephrology ... #CRRT #Modes #modalities
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Neurogenic >> Vasopressors ... #Management #Summary ... #criticalcare #
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Testing - OnePager Summary ... shorter duration pf vasopressors ... #criticalcare # ... comparison #challenges ... #management