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Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Approaching a Difficult ... Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary ... #Incomplete #Difficult ... #Colonoscopy #Summary ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... Anti-epileptic #3 → Infusion ... - Consider Intubation ... SarahFoohey #Status ... management #treatment #algorithm
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
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
- Scoping Summary ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... Individualize ; intubation ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... 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
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
- Catastrophic Bleeding ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... and transport STAT ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... • Vaspressor infusion
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... ) Established Status ... Refractory Status ... Rapid sequence intubation ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... Third-line therapy: • Intubation ... 0.5-3.0-mg/kg/hr infusion ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
status and congestion ... to be in ADHF starts ... altered mental status ... causing hypovolemia needing ... #differential #algorithm
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
and no apparent focus ... , pericardial effusion ... Severe bleeding: ... nervous system [CNS] bleeding ... impaired mental state