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The document is the "2008 On-Line ICU Manual" from Boston Medical Center, authored by Dr. Allan Walkey and Dr. Ross Summer. This comprehensive handbook is designed as an educational guide for resident trainees rotating through the medical intensive care unit. The goal is to facilitate the learning of critical care medicine by accommodating the busy schedules of residents. It serves as a central component of the ICU curriculum, supplementing didactic lectures, hands-on tutorials, and clinical morning rounds. The manual is meticulously organized into folders covering essential topics such as oxygen delivery, mechanical ventilation strategies, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), sepsis and shock management, vasopressors, and diagnostic procedures like reading chest X-rays and acid-base analysis. It provides concise topic summaries, relevant literature reviews, and BMC-approved protocols to assist residents in making evidence-based clinical decisions.
Key Points, Topics, and Headings
I. Educational Framework
Target Audience: Resident trainees at Boston Medical Center (BMC).
Structure:
Topic Summaries: 1-2 page handouts for quick reference.
Literature: Original and review articles for in-depth study.
Protocols: Official BMC clinical guidelines.
Curriculum Support: Designed to support lectures, tutorials (ventilator/ultrasound skills), and morning rounds.
II. Respiratory Management & Mechanical Ventilation
Oxygen Delivery:
Oxygen Cascade: Describes the drop in oxygen tension from atmosphere (159 mmHg) to mitochondria.
Equation:
DO2=[1.34×Hb×SaO2+(0.003×PaO2)]×C.O.
* Devices:
Variable Performance: Nasal cannula (+3% FiO2 per liter up to 40%), Face masks (FiO2 varies).
Fixed Performance: Non-rebreather masks (theoretically 100%, usually 70-80%).
Mechanical Ventilation:
Initiation: Volume Control mode (AC or SIMV), Tidal Volume (TV) 6-8 ml/kg, Rate 12-14, FiO2 100%, PEEP 5 cmH2O.
Monitoring: Check ABG in 20 mins; watch for Peak Pressures > 35 cmH2O (indicates lung compliance issues vs. airway obstruction).
ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome):
Criteria: PaO2/FiO2 < 200, bilateral infiltrates, no cardiogenic cause (PCWP < 18).
ARDSNet Protocol: Lung-protective strategy using low tidal volumes (6 ml/kg Ideal Body Weight) and keeping plateau pressure < 30 cmH2O.
Weaning & Extubation:
SBT (Spontaneous Breathing Trial): 30-minute trial off pressure support/PEEP to assess readiness.
Cuff Leak Test: Assess for laryngeal edema before extubation. A leak > 25% is adequate; no leak indicates high risk of stridor.
NIPPV (Non-Invasive Ventilation): Indicated for COPD exacerbation, Pulmonary Edema, and Pneumonia. Contraindicated if patient cannot protect airway.
III. Cardiovascular & Shock Management
Severe Sepsis & Septic Shock:
Definition: SIRS (fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, leukocytosis) + Infection = Sepsis. + Organ Dysfunction = Severe Sepsis. + Hypotension = Septic Shock.
Treatment:
Antibiotics: Broad-spectrum immediately (mortality increases 7% per hour delay).
Fluids: 2-3 Liters Normal Saline immediately (Goal CVP 8-12).
Pressors: Norepinephrine (first line), Vasopressin (second line).
Vasopressors:
Norepinephrine: Alpha and Beta agonist (standard for sepsis).
Dopamine: Dose-dependent effects (Low dose: renal; High dose: pressor/cardiac).
Dobutamine: Beta agonist (Inotrope for cardiogenic shock).
Phenylephrine: Pure Alpha agonist (vasoconstriction) for neurogenic shock.
Massive Pulmonary Embolism (PE):
Treatment: Anticoagulation (Heparin). Unstable patients receive Thrombolytics. IVC filters if contraindicated.
IV. Diagnostics & Critical Thinking
Chest X-Ray (CXR) Reading:
5-Step Approach: Confirm ID, Penetration, Alignment, Systematic Review (Tubes, Bones, Cardiac, Lungs).
Key Findings: Pneumothorax (Deep sulcus sign in supine), CHF (Bat-wing appearance, Kerley B lines), Effusions.
Acid-Base Disorders:
Method: 8-Step approach (pH
→
pCO2
→
Anion Gap).
Anion Gap: Formula = Na - Cl - HCO3.
Mnemonics:
High Gap Acidosis: MUDPILERS (Methanol, Uremia, DKA, Paraldehyde, Isoniazid, Lactic Acidosis, Ethylene Glycol, Renal Failure, Salicylates).
Winters Formula: Used to predict expected pCO2 compensation.
Presentation: Easy Explanation of ICU Concepts
Slide 1: Introduction to ICU Manual
Context: 2008 Handbook for Boston Medical Center residents.
Purpose: A "survival guide" for the ICU rotation.
Format: Summaries, Articles, and Protocols.
Takeaway: Use this manual as a bedside reference to support clinical decisions.
Slide 2: Oxygen & Ventilation Basics
The Goal: Deliver oxygen (
O2
) to tissues without hurting the lungs (barotrauma).
Oxygen Cascade: Air starts at 21%
O2
, gets humidified, then enters alveoli where
CO2
lowers the concentration.
Ventilator Start-Up:
Mode: Volume Control (AC or SIMV).
Tidal Volume: 6-8 ml/kg (don't blow out the lungs!).
PEEP: 5 cmH2O (keeps alveoli open).
Devices: Nasal Cannula (low oxygen) vs. Non-Rebreather (high oxygen).
Slide 3: ARDS & The "Lung Protective" Strategy
What is it? Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Lungs are heavy, wet, and stiff.
Diagnosis: PaO2/FiO2 ratio is less than 200.
The ARDSNet Rule (Gold Standard):
Tidal Volume: Set low at 6 ml/kg of Ideal Body Weight.
Plateau Pressure: Keep it under 30 cmH2O.
Why? High pressures damage healthy lung tissue (barotrauma/volutrauma).
Rescue Therapy: Prone positioning (turn patient on stomach), High PEEP, Paralytics.
Slide 4: Weaning & Extubation
Daily Check: Is the patient ready to breathe on their own?
Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT):
Turn off pressure support/PEEP for 30 mins.
Watch patient: Are they comfortable? Is
O2
good?
Before Extubation: Do a Cuff Leak Test.
Deflate the cuff; if air leaks around the tube, the throat isn't swollen.
If NO leak (or leak < 25%), high risk of choking/stridor. Consider steroids.
Slide 5: Sepsis Protocol (Time is Tissue)
Definition: Infection + Organ Dysfunction + Low Blood Pressure.
Immediate Actions:
Antibiotics: Give immediately. Every hour delay = higher death rate (7% per hour).
Fluids: 30cc/kg bolus (or 2-3 Liters Normal Saline).
Pressors: If BP stays low (MAP < 60), start Norepinephrine.
Steroids: Only for pressor-refractory shock.
Slide 6: Vasopressor Cheat Sheet
Norepinephrine (Norepi): The go-to drug for Septic Shock. Tightens vessels and helps the heart slightly.
Dopamine: "Jack of all trades."
Low dose: Renal effects.
Medium dose: Heart effects.
High dose: Vessel pressure.
Dobutamine: Focuses on the heart (makes it squeeze harder). Good for heart failure.
Phenylephrine: Pure vessel tightener. Good for Neurogenic shock (spine injury).
Epinephrine: Alpha/Beta. Good for Anaphylaxis or ACLS.
Slide 7: Diagnostics (CXR & Acid-Base)
Reading CXR:
Check tubes/lines first!
Pneumothorax: Look for "Deep Sulcus Sign" (hidden air in supine patients).
CHF: "Bat wing" infiltrates, Kerley B lines, big heart.
Acid-Base (The "Gap"):
Formula: Na - Cl - HCO3.
If Gap is High (>12): Think MUDPILERS.
Common culprits: Lactic Acidosis (sepsis/shock), DKA, Uremia.
Winters Formula: Predicts expected
CO2
for metabolic acidosis.
Review Questions
What is the ARDSNet goal for tidal volume and plateau pressure?
Answer: Tidal volume of 6 ml/kg of Ideal Body Weight and Plateau Pressure < 30 cmH2O.
Why is immediate antibiotic administration critical in septic shock?
Answer: Mortality increases by approximately 7% for every hour of delay in administering appropriate antibiotics.
What is the purpose of performing a "Cuff Leak Test" before extubation?
Answer: To assess for laryngeal edema (swelling of the airway) and the risk of post-extubation stridor. If there is no leak (< 25% leak volume), the patient is at high risk.
Which vasopressor is recommended as the first-line treatment for septic shock?
Answer: Norepinephrine.
In the context of acid-base disorders, what does the mnemonic "MUDPILERS" stand for?
Answer: Causes of High Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis (Methanol, Uremia, DKA, Paraldehyde, Isoniazid, Lactic Acidosis, Ethylene Glycol, Renal Failure, Salicylates).
What specific finding on a Chest X-Ray of a supine patient might indicate a pneumothorax?
Answer: The "Deep Sulcus Sign" (a deep, dark costophrenic angle).
Does early tracheostomy (within the 1st week) reduce mortality?
Answer: No. It reduces time on the ventilator and ICU length of stay, and improves patient comfort/rehabilitation, but it does not alter mortality.... |