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Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... posterior shoulder - AC ... especially with AC ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
CPAP Troubleshooting ... tolerating forced air ... noise → check air ... BrighamChiefs #CPAP ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Acromioclavicular (AC ... Scan over AC joint ... AC joint septic ... AC joint septic ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... 1) or anatomic shunt ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... older) on room air ... SpO2 > 88% • Management
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Room air is 21% ... sealed systems (CPAP ... /BPAP/ventilator ... NRB) • Venturi Mask ... Flow #Comparison #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC ... indication of AC ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
Neonate WHY CPAP ... and fit of the mask ... and hat to avoid air ... - Monitor HR. perfusion ... #Neonate #Management
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
skin, ↑ HR, ↓ cap ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... • Vaspressor infusion ... blankets, forced-air ... Survey #CABCDE #management
COVID-19 Related Personal Protection Management 

Level I protection 
 • Disposable surgical cap
 • Disposable surgical
Personal Protection Management ... Disposable surgical cap ... Disposable surgical mask ... devices or powered air-purifying ... PersonalProtectiveEquipment #Levels #Management
Protocol for Doffing PPE

Wash hands and remove visible bodily fluids/blood contaminants on the outer surfaces at
Remove powered air-purifying ... /mask (if used) ... hands and remove mask ... hands and remove cap ... Removal #Checklist #Management