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Ultrasound (POCUS) For Nerve Blocks
Nerve block sites, agents, dosing and duration
Infographic by Dr. David Cisewski @dhcisewski
#Management
Nerve block sites ... agents, dosing and duration ... dhcisewski #Management #Pain ... #Nerve #Block # ... Dosing #Doses #Table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... draw • Severe pain ... pauses • AV block ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... as first-line treatment ... 16mg may increase duration ... co-exisiting chronic pain
Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) - Nonpharmacologic Interventions (pediatric and adult)
Physical (Sensory) Interventions
 - Comfort
Pain Assessment ... - Hot or Cold treatments ... Psychological preparation, education ... #Management #Pain ... Interventions #Table
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
scripts and initial treatment ... algorithms. ... onset • Abd pain ... • Moderate abd pain ... differences #diagnosis #table
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Pleuritic chest pain ... antibiotics once stable ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... duration: - ... shows a small, stable
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
retrosternal chest pain ... circumferential black ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... retrosternal or back pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Treatment
Non-Pharmacologic:
 • Education
 • Physical & occupational therapy
 • Psychology
Complex Regional Pain ... Syndrome (CRPS) - Treatment ... Non-Pharmacologic: • Education ... Sympathetic / perineural blocks ... #Syndrome #Treatment
Bradykinin-mediated Angioedema
Clinical features: Submucosal oedema (face, extremity, genitalia), Laryngeal dyspnea (25% of deaths), Recurrent attacks of
attacks of abdominal pain ... Iatrogenic: ACEI (black ... involvement, abdominal pain ... bronchospasm • Duration ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Management Algorithm
Step 1: Good communication, dietary and lifestyle advice
Abdominal Pain:
 • 1st
IBS) Management Algorithm ... advice Abdominal Pain ... Chris Black @DrCJBlack ... IBS #Management #Algorithm ... #Treatment