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The most important thing to do when preparing for RSI is to PREOXYGENATE the patient. Step 1: Choose Your Equipment Miller or Mac blade? Miller blade is straight (like the ‘L’ in miller) Frequently used in kids Mac blade is curved (like the ‘c’ in mac) (Generally, this is the best choice to use on […]

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How do you oxygenate a patient (while you are preparing for RSI) if suction, moving the tongue, and basic BVM ventilation are unsuccessful? Pharyngeal Airways These tools bypass the posterior portion of the tongue to help with BVM ventilation Nasopharyngeal Airway (NP) Measure from earlobe to tip of nose TEST QUESTION: Don’t use in a […]

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Most Life Threatening Fungal Infection Mucormycosis Black facial discharge Cranial nerve dysfunction Facial swelling Eschar formation When to Suspect a Fungal Infection Immunocompromised (HIV, Diabetes, Organ Transplants, etc) Not getting better on typical antibiotics Other Fungal Infections Aspergillus Aspergilloma Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Invasive Aspergillosis Coccidiomycosis Southwestern United States Histoplasmosis North Central United States Blastomycosis Southeast United […]