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Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
Glucocorticoid Dose ... mineralocorticoid activity ... anti-inflammatory activity ... Corticosteroid #Steroid #Conversion ... #Table #Dose #Equivalents
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... Saliva • Low dose ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management algorithm ... Cardiac POCUS 3 ... A-line placement - POCUS ... infusion / Push-dose ... pulseless #electrical #activity
Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia Associated with Cancer
Rehydration with NS followed by loop diuretics
 • IV normal
tube First-line medications ... Inhibits osteoclast activity ... Second-line medications ... Inhibits vitamin D conversion ... #pharmacology #table
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Medications Used ... Ongoing Seizure Activity ... respiratory status - Propofol ... Abortive #Seizure #Medications ... Pharmacology #Dosing #Table
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
Opioid Use Disorder Medications ... low intrinsic activity ... in which higher doses ... the sublingual tablet ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison #Table
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... - Allergies to medications ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
source of energy, conversion ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... - HIV/HAART medications ... - Cyanide - Propofol
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