Department of Anesthesiology
Division of Critical Care
Education
CVC Protocol Manual
Table of Contents - PDFs
TICU Administrative
Contact Information
TICU Policies and General Administration
Bed Allocation
Dictation Guidelines
Consents
Quick Reference
Cardiac
ECG Waveform Measurements
Cardiac & Pulmonary Formulas
Cardiac Pacing
Preps
Diagnostic Preps
Contrast Nephropathy Prevention Algorithm
Post-op Antibiotic Therapy
Anti-Coagulant
Cardiac Valve Anticoagulation & Valve Rings
Guidelines for Heparin & Argatroban
Lines
Meds Needing Peripheral IV or PICC
Line & Catheter Changes: Wound Grid
CN3/TICU Protocols
Cardiac
Atrial Fibrillation
Temporary Pacemakers
Temporary Pacemaker Wire Removal
Respiratory
Respiratory Decision Tree
Respiratory Failure Algorithm
Chest Tube Management and Removal
GI Issues
Low Urine Output
Infectious Diseases
Fever Protocol
Treatment of UTI (Pre-Op)
Electrolytes
Electrolyte Replacement
Hyperkalemia
Hyperglycemia
Adult Insulin Infusion Protocol Diabetes Mellitus or Hyperglycemia
Types of Insulin & their Peak Action
Seizure CVA/TIA Management
CABG, Valve, Aneurysm, & Aortic Stent Guidelines
CABG
Mitral Valves & Maze
AVR & Aortic
Aortic Endograft Patient Care Process
Heart & Lung Transplant Guidelines
Patient Selection Criteria
Pre-Heart Evaluation & Serial Assessments Transplant Candidates
Pre-Heart Transplant Work-Up
How to Order PRA (Panel Reactive Antibody)
Guidelines Administering IV Immunoglobulin (IVIG)
Post-Op TICU Admission Orders (not including Immunosuppression orders)
Heart Transplant Key Points
Implantable LVAD (HeartMate) Criteria
Heart Transplant Biopsy & Clinic Schedule
Heart Transplant Immunosuppression Protocols
Pneumocystis Carinii (PCP) & Toxoplasmois (TOXO) Prophylaxis Protocols
Prophylactic Antibiotic Protocol
Rejection Protocols
Lung Transplant Protocol
Ventricular Assist Device Guidelines
Ventricular Assist Device Quick Glance Guide
Tandem Infusate System
CardiacAssist, Inc
ABIOMED Alarm Guide
ABIOMED Hand Pump
HeartMate Pre-Op Orders, VE
Thoratec7 VAD Troubleshooting Guide
Extracorporeal Life Support (ECMO) Section
Components, explanations & helpful information
Other Clinical Guidelines & Educational Topics
Neuro
Neuro – Circle of Willis
Analgesia, Sedation and Paralytics Guidelines
Sedation, Analgesia & Agitation Treatment Protocol
Adult Sedation Analgesia Information
How to Perform the CAM-ICU
Linking Sedation & Delirium Monitoring
Attention Screening
Acute Delirium Treatment Algorithm
Neuromuscular Blockade
Innervator – Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
Cardiac
Lumbar Drains
Heart & Coronary Arteries Images
Classification of Thoracoabdominal & Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Intraaortic Balloon Pump Timing
Mitral & Aortic Valve Repair/Replacements
Cardiac Diagnostics
Pulmonary
Shock & Resuscitation
Renal Section; Fluids & Electrolytes
Hematology, Blood Products, & Transfusion
Preventing ICU Complications
High Risk Patient Characteristics for Contrast Nephropathy
Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis
Clinical Considerations for use of Sequential Compression Devices
Medication Guidelines
Medications