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Tracheostomy Care and Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation

November 06, 2015  /  Laura Bishop

Dr. Karem El Kersh describes basics of anatomy, components and indications for tracheostomy. Then he spends time covering when and how to change a trach as well as suggestions for troubleshooting common problems involving tracheostomies. 

 Dr. Rodrigo Cavallazzi discusses steps toward ventilator liberation including spontaneous breathing trial and other parameters to indicate readiness to wean. He then discusses strategies for weaning: optimizing fluid status, weaning protocols, sedation weaning, rehabilitation therapy.

 

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categories / Critical Care (ICU), Pulmonary and Allergy
tags / Trach, Tracheostomy, Ventilator Management, vents, Mechanical Ventilation

Pulmonary and Critical Care Review (Comprehensive) with Dr. El-Kersh

March 11, 2015  /  Laura Bishop

Dr. Karem El-Kersh gives a four part review of common Pulmonary and Critical Care topics: Hypoxia, PFTs, Asthma, COPD, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cystic Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Surveillance, Pulmonary Embolism, Sleep Disorders, Acid-Base Disturbances, Ventilator management, ARDS.

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categories / Reviews, Pulmonary and Allergy, Critical Care (ICU)
tags / ICU, asthma, PFTs, COPD, ILD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, TB, Tuberculosis, Pneumothorax, Lung Cancer, Solitary Pulmonary Nodule, PE, Pulmonary embolism, Sleep Medicine, Acid-base, acidosis, vents, Ventilator Management, ARDS, ElKersh, 2015 Top Lecturers