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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
them PEDS Benzo Dose ... kg IV → Benzo Dose ... Anti-epileptic #3 → Infusion ... management #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics
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 ... Start vasopressor infusion ... / Push-dose vasopressors
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... Saliva • Low dose ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Urine Free by LC-MS ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
renal function test ... more than two doses ... Sodium Loading dose ... Management #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #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 ... and bag-valve mask ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... The focus is on
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... 1 gm/hour • Pediatric ... Does NOT treat current ... mcg/min • Pediatric ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
COVID-19 POCUS

96 yrs old, discharged 3 wks ago for CAP, treated with amox/clav then cefixime. Returns
COVID-19 POCUS ... consolidation and likely effusion ... Test done: positive ... drmarcogarrone #COVID19 #POCUS
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... • Vaspressor infusion ... cord injury #Pediatrics
SLU Mental Status Examination Tool
What does the SLU Mental Status Exam Test Do?
Q1-Q3: Attention, immediate recall,
Examination Tool What does ... Mental Status Exam Test ... extrapolation #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... Dementia #SLUMS #MSE
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... Does the patient ... specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test