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Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management ... arrest PEA (no ... Start vasopressor infusion ... electrical #activity #management ... #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Framework and Management ... • Parenchymal: PNA ... , Abscess, TB, Mycetoma ... Coagulopathy Initial Management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Hydropneumothorax on Lung POCUS

HIV/AID(CD4<250) with cough, dyspnea.Left lung anterior mid. Left lung. Findings consistent with PNA.
consistent with PNA ... Has pleural effusion ... hydropneumothorax #effusion ... bubbles #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #pulmonary
RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
your next step in management ... echo (assuming pt ... followed by 90mg iv infusion ... Echocardiogram #clinical ... #ultrasound #DSign
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Assess the likelihood ... and clinical impact ... of basic management ... surgical airway access ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #CriticalCare
Peritonsillar Abscess on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

A 19yo female presents with pain and fever. Based
Peritonsillar Abscess ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... which is the best management ... #PTA #Ultrasound ... #POCUS #Clinical
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... Initiate judicious infusion ... of poor organ perfusion ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
• Myocardial abscess ... • Aggressive management ... Internet Book of Critical ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Establish IV/IO Access ... Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... Setup - Ultrasound ... #Summary #criticalcare
Pleural effusion + lung mass + abscess on POCUS

Image from Dr Oscar Diaz.

- Dr. Marco Umaña
Pleural effusion ... + lung mass + abscess ... #lung #mass #abscess ... POCUS #Pulmonary #Clinical ... #Ultrasound