31 results
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... summary on the management ... #epilepticus #Management ... Seizure #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... #Neurology
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
the arms, with elbows ... Disease #clinical #video ... #neurology #copper
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
hyperkalemia #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
the arms, with elbows ... Disease #clinical #video ... #neurology #copper
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
flexion of the elbow ... reflex #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
TTH48 - Targeted Temperature Management for 48 vs 24 Hours and Neurologic Outcome After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac
Targeted Temperature Management ... vs 24 Hours and Neurologic ... improve 6-month neurologic ... #Temperature #Management ... #TTM48 #TTH48 #CriticalCare
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
impact of basic management ... difficult airway management ... intubation • Video-assisted ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #CriticalCare ... #Management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
#Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
OPA, Suction, Video ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
compression over elbows ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare ... #Management