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Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Mastitis • Abcess ... : • Cesarean Incision ... Episiotomy • Abscess ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergency Department I&D Checklist - reuben strayer @emupdates 

#Management #Abscess #Incision #Drainage #Checklist
Department I&D Checklist ... #Management #Abscess ... #Incision #Drainage ... #Checklist
Resuscitative Hysterotomy - Procedure Instructions
When? ASAP. Within 4 minutes when possible.
Who? Pregnant patient with uterus above
Hysterotomy - Procedure ... Scalpel: Midline Incision ... Scalpel: Small incision ... #Hysterotomy #Procedure ... #Instructions #checklist
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
Tube Placement Checklist ... Make 1.5 to 2 cm incision ... #ChestTube #Checklist ... #Procedure #Management
Surgical Chest Tube for Unstable Pneumothorax or Hemothorax
PREPARE
 • Landmark: Anterior Axillary Line, 4th or 5th
Enter: - 3cm incision ... chesttube #placement #checklist ... #procedure #instructions
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... IV access 4. ... medications in status ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
ED Thoracotomy Instructions

Getting Into the Chest:
1. Bilateral finger thoracotomies
  • 4th or 5th intercostal space
midline longitudinal incision ... #Instructions #procedure ... emergency #trauma #checklist
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... IV access 4. ... MEDICATION IN STATUS ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... Intravenous (IV) access ... If no IV access. ... Refractory Status ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
alteration in mental status ... anaesthetic (remember infusion ... establish intravenous access ... Intraoperative #Checklist