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An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... (in community acquired ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... generally not difficult ... #CAP #Community
Mains Electricity Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexpected total power failure is rare and unpredictable.
• If immediate evacuation ... ventilation if required ... • Consider evacuation ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management Algorithm ... / Checklist ... still bleeding and can ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... #Checklist #ENT
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
of Hypoglycemia Evaluation ... systemically ill and can ... extensive workup is required ... #Differential #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Acute ... C difficile assay ... Hospitalization required ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
Can occur with ... bradycardia – difficulty ... this sequence can ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
initially requires an evaluation ... If required, specific ... pneumoallergens, can ... #Differences #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... complications from anesthesia ... any mention of a difficult ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Emergency Evacuation ... Consider if patient can ... #Patient #Evacuation ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist