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Month: April 2020

Episode 33: COVID-19 PREP Ventilation Primer for non-specialists (White Belt to Blue Belt Level)

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Saud Leave a Comment

So this WILL NOT BE a be and end all.  It’s about the basics of what modes are, what to do where and what works where.  For now I’m recommending ARDSNET protocol if in doubt but it will or may change as our reality is we’ve never done this before so. 

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Episode 32:COVID-19 PREP Lung Mechanics and Respiratory Failure (White Belt to Blue Belt Level)

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 Saud Leave a Comment

Not a be all , end all summary, more so a run through of relevant parts for a non-gas jockey (I am one so it’s okay) to be comfortable.    It literally starts with a drawing of an alveolus and gets to nitrogen content in 40 minutes.    #covid-19 #resuscitation #ventilator #ICU #criticalcare

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Episode 23 COVID-19 PREP: Logistics and Liabilities in Pandemics

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 Saud Leave a Comment

Just a quick review of how to prepare legally and logistically for the realities of a pandemic. How do you safely comeback to work and volunteer? How do you coordinate your team to set up and write a legally binding document that makes sure that you can provide care with limited liability   #Corona #Covid-19 […]

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Episode 31: Explaining What I mean by Blue Belt , White Belt etc and Why it makes sense.

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 Saud Leave a Comment

Completely (almost) non clinical episode, I feel kind of like we need a COVID-19 break and I received an email asking me why I kept referring to belt rankings.    In my mind there is a growing body of literature that myelin leads to speed of action and speed of thought. Also to Mylenate your […]

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Episode 30: Covid -19 Intensive and Critical care Guidelines

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 Saud Leave a Comment

Just some thoughts and a summary on the ICU and critical care guidelines outthere.    #foamed #icu #criticalcare #resuscitation #covid19

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Episode 29: COVID-19 PREP : Hemodynamics, Shock and Monitoring : White Belt to Blue Belt Level

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 Saud Leave a Comment

Basics of  Hemodynamics Shock  Sepsis Why Swans can be a problem.  Vasopressor review.   #FOAMED #MEDED #COVID-19 #Hemodynamics #ICU #criticalcare #ER #resuscitation

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Episode 28: COVID 19 PREP Intubation:White Belt Level to Blue Belt Level

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Saud Leave a Comment

So this is just a quick look at indications, strategies and considerations when needing to intubate.  This isn’t how to manage oxygenation or ventilation. Just the basics of intubating for a white belt to become a blue belt.    #COVID-19 #FOAMED #MEDED #ICU #AIRWAY #ER #EMERGENCYMEDICINE #INTUBATION #RESUSCITATION

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Episode 27: Setting up your Ward for Total Isolation while Keeping Workers Safe (COVID-19)

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 Saud Leave a Comment

With everything going on in the world we will be handling patients on the ward that COVID-19 positive.    How do we do it?  How do we set up “safe” strategies to prevent cross infection and healthcare worker infection?  #FOAMED #COVID-19 #pandemic

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