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Intraosseous (EZ-IO) Access in the Humeral Head of an adult

Rule of 45s:
- 45mm needle
- 45° angle
Intraosseous (EZ-IO ... ) Access in the ... #IOAccess #EZIO ... #Line #Placement ... #Instructions #
EZ-IO® Device Proximal
Humerus Identification
and Insertion Technique

Insertion:
 • Prepare the site by using antiseptic solution per institutional
EZ-IO® Device Proximal ... institutional protocol ... #IOAccess #EZIO ... #Line #Placement ... #Instructions #
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Status Epilepticus ... mg IM if no IV access ... infusion) • Propofol ... hr infusion #Status ... #Epilepticus #Management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... IV access 4. ... cause First-line ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... #Management #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... IV access 4. ... reversible cause FIRST-LINE ... IM once SECOND-LINE ... • Induction: propofol
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... • Assess airway ... mg/kg/hr or • Propofol ... #Algorithm #Neurology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Treatment Protocol ... 1 - If no IV access ... #algorithm #neurology ... #management
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
with Manual In-Line ... massive transfusion protocol ... and transport STAT ... Vaspressor infusion IV/IO ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... INVESTIGATIONS • Stat ... • Slow - Hot Line ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm