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General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... Device (LVAD) (Algorithms ... Ensuring adequate circulation ... LVAD #Assessment #Evaluation ... #Management #BMJ
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... #Checklist #ENT ... #Management
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
systematic four step evaluation ... Volume Status 3. ... Resistance #Diagnosis #Management ... Hypotension #Approach #Algorithm
The SALT Mass Casualty Triage Approach
 - SALT stands for “Sort, Assess, Lifesaving interventions, and Treatment
Approach - SALT stands ... #Management #Disaster ... MassCasualty #Incident #Algorithm ... #Protocol
The Trauma Call Timeline

- A trauma team assembles rapidly in response to a major trauma alert
airway, breathing, circulation ... to guide early management ... of coagulation status ... Teamwork #Approach #Checklist
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... breathing, and circulation ... mg/kg/hr or • Propofol ... #Algorithm #Neurology
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
alteration in mental status ... using standard protocols ... thiopental or propofol ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Blood Culture Collection Algorithm - Adult Patients with Suspected Systemic Infection 

Pawlowicz et al evidenced based
Culture Collection Algorithm ... Algorithm Source ... whose clinical status ... #Management #BloodCultures ... EmergencyDepartment #Protocol
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Inpatient Management Checklist
History and physical examination
 - Assess for disease severity
IBD) - Inpatient Management ... Checklist History ... Measure nutritional status ... therapy Radiographic evaluation ... #treatment #Checklist