We discussed the VTDAT approach to unstable patients in the OR (although this could also apply to out-of-OR situations).
Vitals
(Alert the Room)
Temporize
Differential Diagnosis
Assessment
Treatment
We also discuss an approach to high airway pressure
- patient to machine or machine to patient.
Have questions, comments, corrections, or concerns? Please reach out via email:
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References:
1. Emergency Manual. “Stanford MedicineEmergency Manual.” Accessed August 27, 2023. https://emergencymanual.stanford.edu/.
2. Hess, Dean R. “Respiratory Mechanicsin Mechanically Ventilated Patients.” Respiratory Care 59, no. 11(November 2014): 1773–94. https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03410.
3. Nickson, Chris. “High Airway andAlveolar Pressures.” Life in the Fast Lane • LITFL (blog), January 4,2019. https://litfl.com/high-airway-and-alveolar-pressures/.
All research, scriptwriting and recording were done by Misa Gillis UBC MSI4 and Blake Birnie UBC Anesthesiology R3
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