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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 ... #Management #Emergency ... #Neurology
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
-19 Intubation Checklist ... valve & viral filter ... using BVM: Hold mask ... COVID19 #Intubation #Checklist ... #SARSCoV2 #Management
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist ... Ask help received ... blade with your finger ... Law #CICO #Checklist ... Oxygenate #Mnemonic #Management
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... #Algorithm #Neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... clothing • Keep finger ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremic #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
cm) • Viral filter ... • N95 mask & ... support #COVID19 #management ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Protocol for Donning PPE

Put on special work clothes and work shoes • Wash hands~ Put on
medical protective mask ... (N95) • Put on inner ... #Donning #On #Checklist ... #Management #COVID19
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
stimulation - Single fiber ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Protocol for Doffing PPE

Wash hands and remove visible bodily fluids/blood contaminants on the outer surfaces at
m self-priming filter-type ... full-face mask/ ... mask (if used) • ... Doffing #Removal #Checklist ... #Management #COVID19