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An Algorithm for the Determination of Isolation Precautions
#algorithm #ddxof #isolation #infectiousdisease
An Algorithm for ... Determination of Isolation ... Precautions #algorithm ... #ddxof #isolation
Crystalloid Fluids - Contents Comparison Table
Normal plasma
0.9% saline (a.k.a. "normal saline" or NS)
0.45% saline (a.k.a. 1/2
Crystalloid Fluids - Contents ... Comparison Table ... ) / Hartmann's solution ... Crystalloid #Fluids #IVF ... #Contents #Comparison
Disease Specific Isolation Recommendations
  
Standard Precautions 
 • CMV 
 •  HIV 
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Disease Specific Isolation ... • MRSA (mask if ... Parainfluenza (mask if ... • RSV (mask if ... influenza #Nursing #Isolation
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... dextrose if glucose ... • Aspiration precautions ... Midazolam 10 mg IV ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Management This algorithm ... principles of the algorithm ... aspiration of gastric contents ... In the context of ... reasonably efficacious if
How much sodium is in 1 Liter of Normal Saline? In Bags if Potato Chips
In Bags if Potato ... nephrology #sodium #comparison ... hotdogs #conversion #contents
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
Syndrome Step 1: If ... Nephrotic #Syndrome #Comparison ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Differentiating type-I vs. type-II MI

Sorting this out is difficult, often relying heavily on clinical judgement.

A key
For example, if ... If the same symptoms ... these factors in isolation ... Definition #NSTEMI #Comparison
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
12 milligrams IV ... push if does not ... milligram dose once • Converts ... Repeat adenosine if ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Toxidromes Compared: Anticholinergic, Cholinergic, Opioid, Sympathomimetic, Sedative-Hypnotic

During your physical exam, look for evidence of some of
/medicalschool/comments ... ) -- "Right if ... Toxicology #Toxidromes #Comparison