13 results
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic Testing ... Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness ... diagnosis #workup #testing ... #Cost #Effectiveness ... #table #comparison
Efficacy of Homemade Masks Materials

100% cotton T-shirt
Scarf
Tea towel 
Pillowcase 
Antimicrobial Pillowcase
Surgical mask
Vacuum cleaner bag
Cotton mix
Linen
Silk

Original Study:
/core/journals/disaster-medicine-and-public-health-preparedness ... /article/testing-the-efficacy-of-homemade-masks-would-they-protect-in-an-influenza-pandemic ... Efficacy #PPE #Effectiveness
Contraceptives - Effectiveness of Family Planning Methods

 - Implant, Intrauterine Device, Male Sterilization, Female Sterilization
Contraceptives - Effectiveness ... Contraceptives #Effectiveness ... FamilyPlanning #Comparison ... #Methods #Management
Clinic, Home, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurements - Strengths and Weaknesses
(via https://twitter.com/JACCJournals/status/1088104323354185730 )

Clinic Measurements:
• BP measured
measured in a medical setting ... should be seated, resting ... seated at home, resting ... Home #Ambulatory #Management ... #PrimaryCare #Comparison
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
(arrhythmia in setting ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... criticalcare #summary #comparison
HFNC compared to NIV
HFNC:
- Comfort - Higher comfort  Eating, drinking and speaking less impaired 
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Higher comfort Eating ... NIPPV #bipap #comparison ... #management
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... continuous (via heating ... Responsiveness #Tolerance #testing ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management
Airway Positioning - Flextension compared to Ramping Positions
The key to Flextension (= sniffing position) is getting
sniffing position) is getting ... NicholasChrimes #Management ... Flextension #Ramping #Comparison
Cold Snare Polypectomy
When Should I Use Cold Snare Polypectomy?
 - Cold snare polypectomy should be used
EMR - In comparison ... not compromise effectiveness ... gastroenterology #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Managing Microsporidiosis in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Chronic Microsporidiosis:
 • Because chronic microsporidiosis occurs
malnutrition, and wasting ... that have some effectiveness ... Prevention #Treatment #management