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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
be made on the basis ... patient's diagnosis (e.g ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #BiPAP #BiLevel ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Management Algorithm for Confusion
- Substrate verification, glucose, oxygen checks
- Toxidrome present
- Focal findings on neurologic examination
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Management Algorithm ... physical examination, basic ... electrolytes, CXR, ECG ... AlteredMentalStatus #Delirium #Management ... #Algorithm
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... CBC, vitamin D level ... doppler, CTA • ECG ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #Management #Exacerbation
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Torsades de Pointes - Management ... Algorithm Drugs ... )- case report level ... TorsadesdePointes #TDP #Management ... #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... blood glucose level ... Antiepileptic Drug (AED) level ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... acyclovir: This algorithm ... probably much higher (e.g ... infection on the basis ... is proposed: #Management
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
8th-grade reading level ... and includes 4 basic ... natural frequency (e.g ... #Management #PatientInfo
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Lipase, CK • ECG ... IV) • Rapid - Level ... Hypothermia #Protocol #management ... #treatment #algorithm