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Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
Proposed Respiratory Support ... Algorithm in COVID19 ... low flow oxygen (e.g ... #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
meningococcal, H1N1) Clinical ... Clinical Features ... require ventilator support ... Electrodiagnostic studies - EMG ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
General schema for ... respiratory support ... volumes of ~6 cc/kg ... #COVID19 #management ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management ... Society of Critical ... #respiratory #support ... #schema #criticalcare ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... peripheral nerve components ... transplantation CLINICAL ... specific therapy, the clinician ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... medical and surgical management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
just simply a clinical ... ECG is vital while ... even mechanical support ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Approach to treating a diabetic patient with a foot infection.

Consider hospitalization if any of the following
systemic toxicity (e.g ... or presence of critical ... ischemia; requirement ... inadequate home support ... diabeticfootulcer #footwound #algorithm
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A visual representation of rehabilitation: Scope, Context, Structure, Process, and Outcome. 
Assessment:
 • Collection and interpretation
Collection and interpretation ... types: • Care/ support ... discharge with self-management ... - Clinical ... rehabilitation #pmr #scope #schema
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Glucose • CBC, Chem ... Lipase, CK • ECG ... Consider inotropic support ... Hypothermia #Protocol #management ... #treatment #algorithm