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Central line myth #2: location, location, location 

By far the best data we have to guide
Central line myth ... have to guide management ... randomized to get the central ... #EBM #RCT #Central ... Sites #Infections #Selection
Central Venous Catheter site selection - Clinical Decision Aid
IJ vs Subclavian vs Supraclavicular vs Femoral by
Central Venous Catheter ... site selection ... @broomedocs #Management ... #CriticalCare #Central ... Catheters #CVC #Lines
General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... Device (LVAD) (Algorithms ... 1, 2 and 3) Algorithm ... circulation to sustain life ... #Management #BMJ
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia ... DKA (either via central ... line or split into ... two peripheral lines ... #Management #CriticalCare
Tailoring Vasopressors to a Patient's Physiology

Overall, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are all supported by evidence as
potential first-line ... physiology #Management ... #Vasopressor #Selection ... #Algorithm #FirstLine
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Algorithm Drugs ... , sotalol) • Propofol ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... Recurrent TdP First line ... Isoproterenol (non selective
Potassium Repletion - Oral vs IV
Oral KCl 
 - 40mEq at a time, q2-4 hrs
20 mEq/hr via central ... line - Side Effect ... Potassium #Repletion #Hypokalemia ... #Oral #Intern #Management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
tourniquet / IVF line ... Elimination (see Table ... Ca-gluconate or 1g CaCl- (central ... line) - 1st ... line, stabilizes
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
Diagnostic and Management ... Algorithm CONSIDER ... etc CONSIDER LIFE ... Electrolytes (hyperkalemia ... #Bradycardia #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... bizarre morphology, "Sine ... , asystole #hyperkalemia ... #algorithm #treatment