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ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation ... Algorithm OFTEN ... #Hypotension #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... OFTEN #Mnemonic #Checklist
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management Algorithm ... / Checklist ... vasoconstrictor spray 3. ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... #Checklist #ENT
A quick way to consider causes of PEA arrest (or severe hypotension) is to consider: Volume
way to consider causes ... causes of obstruction ... 3 rule'. ... #Differential #Evaluation ... #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... Gravity Step 3: ... considered likely, the cause ... #Algorithm
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Algorithm Algorithm ... Diamond-Forrester classification ... physical activity - Nausea ... ChestPain #ACS #Evaluation
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
The probable cause ... and treat the cause ... delegate task of evaluating ... CardiacArrest #Checklist ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management checklist ... Evaluation to ... fluid balance >3- ... #Pancreatitis #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Diagnosis and Evaluation ... symptoms (HA, nausea ... confusion, seizures) 3) ... #Differential #Algorithm
Mains Electricity Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexpected total power failure is rare and unpredictable.
• If immediate evacuation ... necessary → 4-3 ... • Consider evacuation ... mains supply → 4-3 ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... pomagnesemia Evaluation ... renal failure: > 3 ... Critical Care #Checklist ... Hypokalemia #Management #CriticalCare