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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on ... requiring endotracheal intubation
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
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Anti-epileptic #3 → Infusion ... - Consider Intubation ... seizures #management #treatment ... #algorithm #peds
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
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
& Dry) is the treatment ... causing hypovolemia needing ... & Dry” is the treatment ... #differential #algorithm ... management #cardiology #treatment
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
is particularly difficult ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... on improving perfusion ... - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... our vital organs leading ... blood flow and perfusion ... management #diagnosis #treatment
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