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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
Neonatal Resuscitation - Preparation and Overview
Preparation:
 - All health professionals dealing with newborn infants should be
Airway, Breathing ... resuscitation (Airway ... 160 beats/min, best ... - Open the airway ... Consider 2-person airway
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Checklist GATHER/TEST ... Capnograph PLAN o Assess ... suction o Place NG ... (ideally post NG
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
If a best effort ... front-of-neck access ... the traditional algorithm-based ... If a ‘best effort ... mandated by an algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... Assess functional ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
maintain ABC (airway ... Intravenous (IV) access ... renal function test ... If no IV access. ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Checklist GATHER/TEST ... Capnograph PLAN o Assess ... suction o Place NG ... (ideally post NG
Management of Anaphylaxis in the Outpatient Setting

In the management of anaphylaxis, administering intramuscular epinephrine and ensuring
the patient's airway ... Patients should ... have easy access ... Anaphylaxis #Outpatient #Algorithm