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Perioperative Management of DOACs
Problem:
 ✖ Each year approximately 250,000 patients on chronic anticoagulation in North America
Perioperative Management ... invasive or surgical procedure ... available lab test ... and procedural ... Perioperative #Management
Intraosseous (EZ-IO) Access in the Humeral Head of an adult

Rule of 45s:
- 45mm needle
- 45° angle
Intraosseous (EZ-IO) Access ... Benefits vs tibia: - Meds ... conscious pt #Management ... Intraosseous #Humerus #Procedure
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Indication → Pre-test ... Step 2: Pre-test ... & Specificity Assess ... #Stewardship #ultrasound ... #management #diagnosis
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER/TEST ... Capnograph PLAN o Assess ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... criticalcare #airway #management ... #procedure
Peritonsillar Abscess on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

A 19yo female presents with pain and fever. Based
Peritonsillar Abscess ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... , which is the best ... management option ... #PTA #Ultrasound
Neck Lymph Nodes on POCUS

Neck mass or swelling? POCUS is a good first test to distinguish
is a good first test ... cellulitis vs abscess ... spare or guide a procedure ... approach as an abscess ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Neonatal Resuscitation - Preparation and Overview
Preparation:
 - All health professionals dealing with newborn infants should be
- Assess the ... 160 beats/min, best ... consider venous access ... #Preparation #peds ... #management #pediatrics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... determine if stress test ... - Endoscopic procedures ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... medical and surgical management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... renal function test ... If no IV access. ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... neurology #pediatrics #peds
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... assessment, is best ... until last as the procedure ... #Examination #Peds