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ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... Froments #Sign #Test ... #orthopedics #sports ... #hand
Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... pick specific tests ... to sort out the ... Chronic #Diarrhea #Algorithm
Sensitivity is the proportion of truly diseased persons in the screened population who are identified as
the screening test ... they have high scores ... disease who have low scores ... the screening test ... it has a narrow focus
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... COPD assessment test ... antagonist; SABA, short-acting ... agonist; SAMA, short-acting ... COPD #Treatment #Algorithm
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... shows how pre-test ... acyclovir: This algorithm ... with a low pre-test ... nephrotoxicity from a short
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
45° towards the test ... head with your hands ... throughout the test ... Supports the patient
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
infection of the hand ... manicuring, or frequent hand ... nonuniform white spots ... Spots in the pattern ... GrepMed Recommended Text