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Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
arrhythmia: - EKG ... their validity (e.g ... incongruous with clinical ... context & EKG) ... Hypokalemia #Management #CriticalCare
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
depending on the patient's ... hypertension (e.g ... Alternatively, patients ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
#electrolytes #algorithm ... #emergency #management ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... pay attention to clinical
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... for the Patient ... Seizure in the Emergency ... additional symptoms (eg ... speech abnormality, etc
COVID-19 Patient Intubation Checklist and Supplies

Intubation Equipment List
 • Appropriately sized tracheal tube with subglottic suction
COVID-19 Patient ... Intubation Checklist ... drugs e.g. vasopressors ... and equipment e.g ... #Supplies #CriticalCare
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... Treatment Algorithm ... ECG changes, weakness ... ) ECG changes ... in up to 20% of patients
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Emergency Management ... Adults Assess Patient ... Treatment guided by clinical ... scenario, ECG and ... Hyperkalemia #management #algorithm
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Jehovah's Witness patient ... early & document (e.g ... hemostatic agents (e.g ... twitter.com/PulmCrit #Checklist ... #ICU #CriticalCare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... Free flowing IV, EKG ... airway plan o Emergency ... INDUCTION o Position patient ... #criticalcare #
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist ... oral secretions (e.g ... (vital signs, clinical ... DO NOT wake up patient ... #Management #CriticalCare