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Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... #Checklist #ENT ... #Management
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
systematic four step evaluation ... Cardiac Performance ... Resistance #Diagnosis #Management ... Hypotension #Approach #Algorithm
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
ETT depth may be ... A height-based algorithm ... to your airway checklist ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Intubation #Airway #Checklist
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... Initial evaluation ... • Peripheral ... • Aggressive management ... #Endocarditis #checklist
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Proning Nursing Checklist ... Face: - Check ETT ... hourly - No peripheral ... Proning #Nursing #Checklist ... #CriticalCare #Management
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... pomagnesemia Evaluation ... mEq/hr in two peripheral ... Critical Care #Checklist ... #Hypokalemia #Management
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Penetrating Neck Trauma 

Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Neck #Trauma #Penetrating #Algorithm #Ddxof
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Penetrating ... #Penetrating #Algorithm ... Ddxof #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #ENT
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - Aortic - Peripheral ... medical and surgical management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Orthopnea/PND and Peripheral ... are excellent at evaluating ... markers such as BNP/NT-proBNP ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology