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Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
early may lead ... brain activity on neurologic ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #BrainDeath #Dead ... #Algorithm
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... continuous vital sign monitoring ... detailed in the algorithm ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... Grossman, one of ... Management #Seizure #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare # ... Neurology
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... determine response to ... kaliuresis #management #criticalcare ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies • No neurologic ... Can worsen with head ... position change • Neurologic ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
Approach to Selecting ... patient's work of ... more useful than monitoring ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
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Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
ventilation by monitoring ... intubation • Monitoring ... when anatomical dead ... shark fin") - Dead ... #Capnography #interpretation
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
 •
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... they are going to ... the head • Associated ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
with Aberration - Interpretation ... VT ● Absence of ... Brugada algorithm ... Onset of R to nadir ... 100 ms in any V lead
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
the patient’s head ... the patient’s head ... Vertiginous symptoms Interpretation ... : When the head ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology