Archer CCS Strategies discussion - iara2

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thanks for solving iara

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iara, any more tips? you done with exam?

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what an useful thread. Thanks for compiling this

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can someone explain the extubation criteria on CCS and monitoring Vent dependant patient?

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http://www.usmleforum.com/showthread.php?tid=789413
those are some monitoring parameters.
Extubation is not really asked on CCS. When they are on vent itself, the case ends. Extubation criteria are at critical care fellowship level and not asked on step3

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thanks mansa

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u r welcome

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One question: do you do LP before CT in meningitis case? Or wait for CT and then do LP? What's the sequence of antiobiotics order on CCS?

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if the patient has focal neurological symptoms, innmunodef, you should fo ct before LP
when is ur exam jboley?

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thanks usmlerock. I plan to take it in Dec 2nd week