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Spinal Epidural Abscess - Classic triad (back pain + fever + neuro deficits) found in only
Spinal Epidural Abscess ... Diagnosis #EM #NSG ... #Epidural #Abscess ... #Algorithm #ALiEM
Adenosine Dosing Strategy - Caffeine, Central vs Peripheral Lines
#Pharm #Management #Adenosine #Dose #Dosing #Strategy #CentralLine #ALiEM
Adenosine Dosing ... Management #Adenosine #Dose ... #Dosing #Strategy ... #CentralLine #ALiEM
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... lower initial dose ... initial daily dose ... 7 days - May dose
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... therapies in 24h) Does ... Assess hemodynamic ... cardioversion Stable ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
pelvic fracture • NS ... load 15-30 mq/kg/dose ... 3% NaCI 5 mL/kg/dose ... IV (MAX 250 mL/dose ... mannitol I g/kg/dose
Alien Limb Syndrome on Physical Exam

Elderly lady with Parkinsonism (PSP) c/o left leg rising up spontaneously
Alien Limb Syndrome ... Alien hand >>> leg ... Simplified; 3 types of Alien ... that the hand does ... @bobvarkey #Alien
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... Does the patient ... Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... revascularization does
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Workup: • Assess ... • Labs: BMP (Assess ... Elimination (see Table ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Transient, repeat dose
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
then be excreted using ... adjusting the dose ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
Stepwise management of acute headache in the emergency department 

1) Metoclopramide 10 mg IV or prochlorperazine
especially if using ... relief: A second dose ... relief: A third dose ... therapy listed in Table ... Management #Stepwise #Algorithm