Hypoxia

Feb 12, 2017 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Hypoxia

  Hypoxemia (Decr PaO2):  Links: 5 Mechanisms (V/Q, Shunt etc) | Lab & W/u | Hypoxia | Cyanosis | Pulse Oximetry | Methemoglobin | O2 therapy | See A-a Gradient…

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Nutrients / Vitamins

Feb 12, 2017 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Nutrients / Vitamins

  Common Nutrients: Links: Basic Info & Vitamin Use: Benefits/Risks | Common Vitamin Supplements & Aluminum | Ascorbic Acid (Vit-C) | Vitamin A | Thiamine (B1) | Riboflavin (B2) |…

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Epilepticus

Feb 12, 2017 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Epilepticus

Glasgow Coma Score: Total score after resuscitation <9. Motor score <3. Eye opening <2. Verbal response <2. Pupils Dilated or abnormal response to light. Oculocephalic or oculovestibular: Absent reflexes. Injury…

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Asthma

Feb 12, 2017 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Asthma

          Asthma: Links: Risks | S/s | Triggers | Dx | Classification & Control | Tx | Referral & Prognosis | MEDS / Pharmacotherapy | Peak…

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Ventilation

Feb 12, 2017 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Ventilation

  Mechanical Ventilation: Links: Criteria | Types of Ventilators | Ventilatory Modes | Non-invasive Ventilation | Initial Settings | Monitoring, Pearls & Suctioning | Respiratory Physiology | Complications of Ventilators…

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Emergency

Feb 12, 2017 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Emergency

Other / Invasive /  Experimental / Hospice: Links: Biventricular Pacing / Resynchronization (CRT) | Enhanced External Counterpulsation (ECP), Assist Device, Infusions, Ultrafiltration and Other | Heart Transplantation | Intra-aortic Balloon…

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Electrolytes

Feb 12, 2017 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Electrolytes

Serum Electrolytes: Links: CO2/bicarb | Sodium (Na) | Magnesium (Mg) | Potassium (K) | Calcium (Ca) | Phosphate (P) | Fluids | Chloride | See Intensive Glucose Control & GIK…

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Intubation

Feb 12, 2017 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Intubation

  Intubation: Links: Indications | Equipment | Equipment by Age | Airway Assessment & Anatomy | Difficult & Failed Airways & Techniques | Difficult Pediatric | Adult Rapid Sequence &…

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Living

Feb 12, 2017 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Living

  Specific Recommendations for Healthy Living in the 21st Century: The 4 key elements of Healthy Living & Diet Advice | Building Blocks (Protein, Carb, Fat, Veges/ Fiber, Dairy, Water,…

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Bleed

Feb 12, 2017 by in CRITICAL CARE Comments Off on Bleed

International Normalized Ratio (INR): Links: Monitoring & Fluctuating INR’s & Adjustment Nomogram & Billing | Goal 2-3 | Goal 2.5-3.5 | High, no bleed | Bleeding and INR Reversal Methods…

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