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D-dimer
Plasma D-dimer is a product of clot breakdown, released upon degradation of polymerized, crosslinked fibrin. Elevated
fibrin clot has formed ... false positive tests ... you perform age adjusted ... Ddimer #dimer #pathophysiology ... #hematology #differential
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
cardiopulmonary failure • Adjust ... allowing for lung rest ... SVO2, lactate) REST ... #ECMO #Basics #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
it → wear for short ... Difficulty tolerating forced ... irritation, pressure sores ... → adjust straps ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER/TEST ... Position patient, adjust ... if needed o Adjust ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup and Management ... Breath test for ... Adjust IS medications ... Diarrhea #Workup #Management ... Transplant #diagnosis #differential
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD assessment test ... ; FEV1, forced expiratory ... antagonist; SABA, short-acting ... agonist; SAMA, short-acting ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
is likely the best ... #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #management ... #ards #foamed # ... criticalcare #treatment
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
FiO2 35-50% Face Tent ... the exhalation ports ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
disease) - Forced ... Phos), CBC with differential ... ) - Forced vital ... MyastheniaGravis #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare