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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... #Management #Emergency
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... impact of basic management ... • Difficult mask ... intubation • Video-assisted ... Difficult #airway #algorithm
General algorithm for the management of inflammatory pancreatic fluid collections. 

ANC, acute necrotic collection; APFC, acute
General algorithm ... for the management ... collection; VARD, video-assisted ... collections #pseudocyst #algorithm ... #management #gastroenterology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... pregnant or breast feeding ... workup choices AND management ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm
IDSA Surgical Wound Infection Algorithm
Algorithm for the management and treatment of surgical site infections (SSIs). 
*For
Wound Infection Algorithm ... Algorithm for ... the management and ... or linezolid, pending ... #IDSA #management
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Optimize Nutrition — feeding ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #Management
Outpatient Hypertension Management Algorithm
Monotherapy: 
 • Thiazide/thiazide-like 
 • ACE-I (non-black patients), 
 • ARB
Outpatient Hypertension Management ... Algorithm Monotherapy ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Hypertension #Management ... #Algorithm #PrimaryCare
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
Wrong size/style mask ... try a different mask ... Feeling claustrophobic ... Leaky mask, skin ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
motion • ED Management ... • Disposition: Pending ... require operative management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK