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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... The focus is on
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... diminished tissue perfusion ... water #Shock #Classification ... Types #diagnosis #management ... warm #wet #dry #table
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Lifestyle ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #algorithm #DM2 ... #DMII #Classification
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
remember than the normal ... volume-based algorithm ... with poor renal perfusion ... (Heart failure, ... differential #diagnosis #table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart Failure ... transitioning to oral ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... Check levels after infusion ... all • Heart Failure ... improving adequately Normal ... #algorithm #treatment
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
- Respiratory Failure ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... • Vaspressor infusion ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... possibly renal failure ... anterior/posterior MSK ... ), liver (pain/abnormal ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Management
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
crusade against “Ab”Normal ... this post will focus ... risk of renal failure ... blood flow and perfusion ... #criticalcare #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... medical and surgical management