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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Algorithm for the ... Wide-Complex Tachycardia 1. ... yes, then VT. 2. ... yes, then VT. 3. ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Status Epilepticus 1. ... , 02, suction 3. ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... : 2-5 mg/kg IV, ... : 0.5-3 mg/kg IV
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Epilepticus 1. ... 02, suction 3. ... : 2-5 mg/kg IV, ... : 0.5-3 mg/kg IV
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... at 3-6 mg/kg/min ... IV at 1-5 mg/kg ... /hr or • Propofol ... 2 mg/kg IV at 2
DDAVP Clamp Protocol in Hyponatremia
 • Stop any maintenance fluids.
 • Start DDAVP 2 mcg IV
DDAVP Clamp Protocol ... in Hyponatremia ... NaCl (1-1.5 ml/ ... kg over 6 hours) ... management #nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Evaluation - ... EKG & echocardiography ... on context Rx 1 ... hypertension Rx 2 ... hypoperfusion) Rx 3
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... - Defined if 1) ... non-lacunar CVA 2) ... embolic source 3) ... workup #diagnosis #checklist
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Epilepticus Treatment Protocol ... 100mg/min) 3) ... over 5 min (need EKG ... mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #algorithm #neurology