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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Pulse Abnormalities ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Takayasu disease • Normal ... • Hypovolemic shock ... tardus (delayed/slow
START is a rapid triage system for prioritizing disaster victims
Briefly, it is based around:
- Is the
radial pulse or normal ... - How are they mentating ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Incident #Triage #Algorithm ... #Protocol
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Prolonged PT/PTT • Low ... dysfunction (16%) • Shock ... Correct coagulation abnormalities ... - APTT < 1.5 x normal ... causes #treatment #management
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... fluid warmer • Slow ... CPR • Max 3 shocks ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm