This cheat sheet serves as a quick, at-a-glance reference for critical information and procedures often encountered in an ICU or critical care environment, aiding in rapid assessment, decision-making, and patient management.
The cheat sheet covers various essential critical care topics, including:
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Vital Sign Parameters: Normal ranges for HR, BP, RR, SpO2, and TEMP.
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Hemodynamic Monitoring: CVP, PAWP, CO, CI, SVR, PVR, and SvO2 ranges.
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Ventilator Management: Modes (AC, SIMV, CPAP, PSV, PRVC), settings (FiO2, PEEP, Rate, Vt, PS), alarms, and monitoring.
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Glasgow Coma Scale: A detailed breakdown for Eye, Verbal, and Motor responses, along with scoring interpretations.
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Sepsis Management: Sepsis 1-hour bundle (Lactate, Cultures, Fluids, Vasopressors) and target parameters.
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ABG Interpretation: Step-by-step guide to interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (pH, PaCO2, HCO3).
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Heart Rhythms: Basic information on common rhythms (e.g., Sinus, AFib, V-tach, V-fib, Asystole).
