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Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... metabolic acidosis, decrease ... mechanics - sit patient ... long lasting pain meds ... #CriticalCare #Management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
on patient, Crash ... Is patient unstable ... worsening brady, Signs ... Increase by 5mA/ ... #differential #management
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... • Budesonide Foam ... AEs; consider decreased ... induce remission Patient ... suppository or foam
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Primary Survey: C-ABCDE ... any intubated patient ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... warm blankets, forced-air ... #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE ... medical and surgical management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... treatment #table #foamed
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
compliance • Decreases ... breathing for baby ABCDE ... auscultate for signs ... CPAP #Neonate #Management ... #ABCs #ABCDE #Peds
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
the only way to increase ... conditions of the patient ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... echocardiogram #management ... #criticalcare #foamed
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
the only way to increase ... conditions of the patient ... #diagnosis #management ... cardiology #clinica l#foamed ... #algorithm #criticalcare
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm ... Adjunctive meds ... withdrawal/pain ● Decrease ... #Treatment #Management ... #Prescribing #Inpatient