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Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
patient in PEA arrest ... Cardiac POCUS 3 ... A-line placement - POCUS ... infusion / Push-dose ... #electrical #activity
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
Call for cardiac arrest ... If circulatory arrest ... using standard protocols ... small incremental dose ... thiopental or propofol
Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
using certain anesthetic ... other volatile anesthetic ... When it does occur ... different hospitals' protocols ... management #treatment #algorithm
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
patient should focus ... with no brain activity ... (e.g. cardiac arrest ... BrainDeath #Dead #Algorithm
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... need For blood, activate ... massive transfusion protocol ... load 15-30 mq/kg/dose ... IV (MAX 250 mL/dose
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... movements and excess activity ... interval between doses ... #Hypothermia #Protocol ... management #treatment #algorithm