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Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... evaluation or workup ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... symptoms (eg, skin
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... oral antibiotic treatment ... including those caused ... #Management #skin
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
thoracotomy is a better treatment ... examination and vital signs ... Plan definitive management ... drape overlying skin ... #Workup
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
rise is a late sign ... other, more common causes ... ❹ Call for MH treatment ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Pulmonary exam - Skin ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE ... medical and surgical management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... required due to skip ... Treatment of GCA ... GCA #Temporal #Signs ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
compliance • Decreases ... resistance • Improves work ... auscultate for signs ... break down of skin ... #ABCs #ABCDE #Peds
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Adjunctive meds ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... withdrawal/pain ● Decrease ... Hospital Opioid Use Treatment ... #Treatment #Management