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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 ... CO2 production (fever ... draining pleural effusions ... Optimize Nutrition — feeding
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Approaching a Difficult ... Redundant Colon 2) Difficult ... rate • Fewer ... #Incomplete #Difficult ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
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 ... days and presents fever ... and no apparent focus ... , pericardial effusion ... Severe bleeding:
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... any mention of a difficult ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - what is the bleeding
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... poor outcomes • Intubation ... and endotherapy; Infusion ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm