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Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... still bleeding and can ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... #Management
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... can easily be implemented ... to your airway checklist ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Intubation #Airway #Checklist
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
checklist Evaluation ... to guide etiology ... as for septic shock ... limit them as able ... #Pancreatitis #Checklist
An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... to guide the use ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... #CAP #Community ... #Acquired #Management
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... pomagnesemia Evaluation ... aggressive magnesium can ... NPO, or profound shock ... #Hypokalemia #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
useful framework to guide ... are excellent at evaluating ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
heart (Sepsis, Shock ... are typically able ... as the vessels can ... #diagnosis #management ... clinica l#foamed #algorithm
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
heart (Sepsis, Shock ... are typically able ... as the vessels can ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... echocardiogram #management
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Emergency Evacuation ... Consider if patient can ... Transfer on operating table ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Management