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Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Setting up for extubation ... draining pleural effusions ... Optimize Nutrition — feeding ... #Extubation #CriticalCare
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 80-100 fL) • Bleeding ... #Anemia #MCV #Classification ... #Causes #Hematology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... The focus is on ... requiring endotracheal intubation
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... and no apparent focus ... Severe bleeding: ... nervous system [CNS] bleeding ... fever #severity #classification
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... in blood flow caused ... massive pericardial effusion ... Depends on the cause ... Tamponade: pericardial effusion
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... Individualize ; intubation ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
- Catastrophic Bleeding ... for extremity bleeding ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... • Vaspressor infusion
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
is particularly difficult ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... on improving perfusion ... Reduced tissue perfusion ... #typea #typeb #classification
Complex Pleural Effusion caused by Esophageal Perforation
So much pathology for one lung. Esophageal perforation leading to
Complex Pleural Effusion ... caused by Esophageal ... Esophageal perforation leading ... Complex effusion ... Perforation #lung #pocus
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
Guidelines for Crises ... bradycardia – difficulty ... airway or tracheal intubation ... fluid by rapid infusion ... Consider other causes