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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
Bronchiectasis: diagnosis and management 

Causes of localized -> diffuse bronchiectasis
Foreign body, Bronchial stenosis (tumor, .. ),
diagnosis and management ... . ), Extrinsic compression ... Sjögren, SLE, Cystic ... Bronchiectasis #diagnosis #management ... Differential #workup #algorithm
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... clip or direct compression ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... Checklist #ENT #Management
Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Oncology Algorithm ... for the Management ... Epidural Spinal Cord Compression ... bowel/bladder dysfunction ... #Algorithm #Management
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Rapid Response Management ... Algorithm Stridor ... • Vocal cord dysfunction ... • Extrinsic compression ... #Algorithm #rapid
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... underlying renal dysfunction ... #Hyperkalemia #Evaluation ... #Algorithm
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Diagnosis and Management ... pancreas, sphincter dysfunction ... Mets, Radiation, Cystic ... Imaging: US (biliary evaluation ... hemorrhage Management
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 ... or LV dysfunction ... medical and surgical management
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
have had prior evaluations ... RUQ: • Biliary colic ... Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction ... Celiac artery compression
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Cyclic Vomiting ... Algorithm General ... use, autonomic dysfunction ... and CoQ10 #CVS #Cyclic ... #Algorithm #Treatment