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Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
Lung Ultrasound ... assessment of Shock ... , i.e. septic shock ... #Pulmonology #CriticalCare ... #POCUS
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- RUQ ultrasound ... - Calcium level ... - Triglyceride level ... as for septic shock ... #CriticalCare
Airway Intubation Confirmation on POCUS
Linear probe is placed on anterior neck at the level of the
Confirmation on POCUS ... anterior neck at the level ... Hyperechoic arch=air-mucosal ... If esophageal intubation ... #clinical #ultrasound
Portal venous gas on hepatic ultrasound: A concerning finding in the critically ill patient that should
gas on hepatic ultrasound ... peripheral tracking of air ... #hepatology #liver ... #pocus #clinical ... #air
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... meds • Other: AI ... , thyroid dz liver ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
- Management Checklist ... Troponin, Lactate, Liver ... and/or digoxin level ... (no B-lines on ultrasound ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... meds • Other: AI ... , thyroid dz liver ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for hemoglobin level ... If volume restoration ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
X-ray and lung ultrasound ... disease) - Forced ... workup or TSH level ... MyastheniaGravis #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... - Hemorrhagic shock ... a late sign of shock ... warm blankets, forced-air ... Survey #CABCDE #management