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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Can worsen with head ... position change ... Positive head impulse ... #diagnosis #neurology
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Algorithm Presyncope ... movement of the head ... #Algorithm #dizzy ... differential #diagnosis #neurology ... #management
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Epilepticus - Management ... between them PEDS ... #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics ... #neurology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
Epley Maneuver for Treatment ... posture, and the head ... with the head held ... #vertigo #neurology ... #physicalexam #management
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - Management ... Algorithm Identify ... Signs of shock or heart ... #Algorithm #peds ... #Pediatric #treatment
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV

By Dr. Gutwein via @jmcchiefs

#Epley #Maneuver #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal #positional #vertigo
Epley Maneuver for Treatment ... Benign #paroxysmal #positional ... #vertigo #neurology ... #physicalexam #management
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Algorithm • Hypovolemic ... intravascular volume • Head-up-tilt ... (HUT) position ... muscles (party position ... #Algorithm #treatment
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Emergency Management ... indicated Protect the Heart ... Shift K+ into cells ... #Hyperkalemia #management ... #algorithm #treatment
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Nursing Checklist Head ... - Dermal gel pads ... Move patient’s head ... : - Pelvis support ... #CriticalCare #Management
Brandt Daroff Exercise for Treatment of BPPV
This maneuver resembles the Semont maneuver. Also, this maneuver is
Daroff Exercise for Treatment ... . 2) Tilt your head ... seconds or until the vertigo ... #vertigo #neurology ... #physicalexam #management