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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS ... Evaluation Algorithm ... Algorithm that ... and the HEART score ... Calculate a HEART score
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Total Score 0-42
1a. Level of consciousness
1b. LOC questions
1c. LOC commands
2.
Stroke Scale (NIHSS ... ) Total Score 0 ... Best language 10 ... #StrokeScale #NIHSS
How should the modified Sgarbossa Criteria be used in initial evaluation of patients with suspected AMI
Validated) - Sgarbossa score ... AcuteCoronarySyndrome #ACS ... LBBB #Evaluation #Algorithm
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Evaluation • ABCs ... complete neuro, NIHSS ... ischemic CVA (core
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
factors for failed C-scope ... Water exchange C-scope ... Compression Device (ACD ... ) • ACD vs manual ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Total Score = 0–42
1a—Level of consciousness
Stroke Scale (NIHSS ... ) - Total Score ... sensory loss 9—Best language ... #StrokeScale #NIHSS ... #Score #Neurology
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
airway protection/AMS ... Start with EGD scope ... keep therapeutic scope ... as a back up ... diagnosis #management #algorithm