8 results
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... difficult airway management ... ventilation • Fluids ... ARDS, tolerate mild ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
hypertension; ICD ... hypertrophy; MCS, mechanical ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... limitation (GOLD Ill ... ) or mechanically ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #Management #Exacerbation
Mechanical Pouch Failure and Re-Do IPAA - Management Algorithm
Patient w/ Mechanical Pouch Failure: Anastomotic Stricture, Leak,
and Re-Do IPAA - Management ... Algorithm Patient ... Exam, Referral to IBD ... complication Algorithm ... #algorithm #management
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
dextrose-containing fluids ... testinga [ ] IV fluids ... for critically ill ... ) [ ] On mechanical ... Disposition #Checklist #management
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... structured approach to interpretation ... findings (pleural fluid ... HRCT #CTChest #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #ILD
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
needing a little fluid ... achieved negative fluid ... and perhaps even mechanical ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... Slow - Hot Line fluid ... Surgeon to request mechanical ... Hypothermia #Protocol #management ... #treatment #algorithm