5 results
Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
X-ray - Lung ultrasound ... Nasopharyngeal PCR ... for COVID-19, influenza ... iBookCC #COVID19 #algorithm ... Diagnosis #SARSCoV2 #Coronavirus
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
examination and ultrasound ... Resistance #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #IM #PCC #Hypotensive ... Hypotension #Approach #Algorithm
DETROIT CARDIOGENIC SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM

INCLUSION CRITERIA
Acute Myocardial Infarction
 Ischemic Symptoms
 EKG and/or biomarker evidence of AMI
SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM ... visualization with use of ultrasound ... Angiography & PCI ... Cardiogenic #Shock #Algorithm ... DCSI #Initiative #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... Adequate perfusion ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Severe Influenza ... antigens - Nares PCR ... function tests - Ultrasound ... needed to exclude effusion ... #Checklist #Management