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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
Overlap and COPD ... initially requires an evaluation ... of respiratory symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Management Algorithm ... with a stable symptom ... syndrome (ACS) evaluation ... or management. ... #Algorithm #Cardiology
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... , coma, spinal cord ... immediate, prior to ED arrival ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms ... perceived level of symptoms ... limitation, further evaluation ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #COPD #GOLD2017
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... The absence of symptoms ... underlying renal dysfunction ... #Hyperkalemia #Evaluation ... #Algorithm
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Atrial Fibrillation ... as Asthma and COPD ... patients with LV dysfunction ... to improve CHF symptoms ... #Medications #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
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
Symptoms: Fever ... Window: - Cold ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... Serial boluses 250cc ... ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
If the patient has a HEART Score of 0-3 and a negative initial troponin, have a
hospitalized for further evaluation ... week and save a copy ... at the time of arrival ... troponin, or if symptoms ... #Management #PatientInfo