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Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
with possible COVID ... Nasopharyngeal PCR for COVID ... pathogens (ideally should ... diagnostics as clinically ... #algorithm #schema
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
COVID-19 Hypoxia ... Management Indication ... Society of Critical ... #management #schema ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... Patients should ... #Management #Emergency
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
the Treatment of COVID ... Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine should ... macular pathology" should ... highlighted circle= clinical ... Pharmacology #Table #Management
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... dislocations (posterior shoulder ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
COVID-19 patient Extubation
Objective: Extubation of a suspected COVID-19 patient whilst minimising aersolisation of virus particles. Orly
COVID-19 patient ... of a suspected COVID ... essential to care should ... Equipment List) 4) Clear ... facemask • Hudson mask
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
patients with COVID ... filter • N95 mask ... Internet Book of Critical ... #management #schema ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
QTc Flow chart to minimize TdP in COVID-19 inpatients on Chloroquine/Azithromycin

Flow chart to manage effects on
minimize TdP in COVID ... K-Serum Potassium; ms ... dobutamine #COVID19 ... Prolongation #Torsades #Algorithm ... #Management #hydroxychloroquine
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
Hyperkalemia management ... algorithm 2023- ... #emergency #management ... doesn't mean it should ... pay attention to clinical
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

** EDIT - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM HERE:
https://www.grepmed.com/images/4060/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit

-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-protocol-pulmcrit ... into meaningful clinical ... fails to achieve clinical ... phenobarbital should ... #Management #Alcohol