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Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Rapid Response Management ... 1) Ask for vitals ... the underlying cause ... #criticalcare # ... pulmonary #Hypoxia
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
- Workup and Management ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... PPI Oxygen Therapy ... #Hypoxia #Workup ... #treatment #criticalcare
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... FiO2 35-50% Face Tent ... uses a small valve ... #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
lung disease Caused ... upright position • Hypoxemia ... 10 minutes of rest ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... with supplemental oxygen
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
an underlying cause ... Typical issue: oxygen ... high - Chronic hypoxia ... & bad oxygen sensing ... Best to have an
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
❶ Adequate oxygen ... AND give 100% oxygen ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Management #Workup
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for Three Common Causes ... breathing; provide oxygen ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... #CriticalCare
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
CPAP with 100% oxygen ... Consider other causes ... negative-pressure pulmonary ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
use of a face mask ... design, the Vortex uses ... means that airway management ... establish alveolar oxygen ... #visualaid #criticalcare