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Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
SVT - Management Algorithm ... variable • Abrupt rate ... : HR > 180bpm ECG ... Monitors, Pads AP Stable ... tachycardia #Management #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... (e.g., diltiazem ... (e.g., diltiazem ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... by attaching a table ... This table may simultaneously ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #TidalVolumes #Table
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
arrhythmia: - EKG ... their validity (e.g ... clinical context & EKG ... - Rate of 10 ... Hypokalemia #Management #CriticalCare
Severe Asthma Algorithm - Management of Life-Threatening Asthma in the Emergency Department
Step One
1. Nebulized Albuterol
2. Nebulized
Severe Asthma Algorithm ... Fluid bolus 20 cc/kg ... HCG, ECG if concern ... Emergency #Management #CriticalCare ... #Exacerbation #Algorithm
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
septic shock (e.g ... resuscitation (e.g ... Non-intubated: Low-fat ... limit them as able ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Receptor, Heart Rate ... 0.375-0.75 mcg/kg ... high 10-20 mcg/kg ... Vasopressors #Properties #Table
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Short Stature (Late ... Dysplasias • (e.g ... • CNS Tumors (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
• FiO2 35-50% Face ... Tent: • Face ... tight-fitting mask (e.g ... specified flow rate ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
Care Medicine algorithm ... maintain heart rate ... #Shock #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #