↳Clinical Challenge: Can You Solve This Tropical Infection?
Burkholderia pseudomallei Great mimicker coz it shows array of manifestations Intensive phase of treatment for 2weeks with ceftazidime or carbapenems Maintainance phase for 12 weeks with cotrimoxazole After exposure accidentally in the lab combined treatment with cotrimoxazole and doxycycline is given Bio safety le…
↳How would you manage this ICU airway and ventilation emergency? Opinions from anesthesiologists and intensivists welcome.
1.immediate endotracheal intubation 2.ketamine induction agent 3. Volume Assist-Control (VC-AC) is a common starting mode Lung-protective strategy Target: Low tidal volume ventilation Use: TV: 6 mL/kg predicted body weight RR: 20–26/min initially FiO₂: 100% initially, then titrate PEEP: 8–12 cm H₂O initially (depend…