Critical Care Pathways
This page contains documentation to help you manage and deliver critical care medicine.
See All Files- Critical Care Pathways
Airvo/HHFNC (humidified high flow Nasal Cannulae)
Some MGH specific and basic algorithms and basic review of this AGMP bridging treatment. you can also check some of the current policies in the AGMP section
Airvo/general treatement decision tree for Hypoxemic Resp Failure - very good 1 page algorithm
Airvo Admission Pathway from ED and Inpatient Wards Management 6 pages -(Apr 9-21)
Airvo/HHFNC basic physiologic review with mechanism benefits/risks 12 pages - (2018)
Airvo/HHFNC basic Clinical Guide on Consideration and Usage - 5 pages (2013)
Protected Code Blue & Code Pink
Includes Algorithms to get ready, ethical considerations, preparation, medications, etc.
Go to the Protected Code Blue section in Policies and Procedures
Intubation & Ventilation
See All Files- Ventilation & Intubation Folder
Currently most information is better covered within Protected code blue section.
Go to Intubation section of the Protected Code Blue section in Policies and Procedures
Palliative Care
For patients whose Goals of Care or Provincial Triage Level preclude ICU admission.
MGH ER Palliative Care Orderset
Acute MI
Current Management has not changed, but if transfer not possible, TNK protocol (approved by P&T) can be considered.
TNK Thrombolysis Careset/orders for STEMI
In case Nurses are not familiar with using the drug and it delays delivery, here is the guide they have to mix and use.