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ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
bronchodilator test ... and sensitivity tests ... corticosteroids; LABA = long-acting ... agonist; LAMA = long-acting ... #Differences #Algorithm
Approach to Cuff Leak Test and Laryngeal Edema
A new joint practice guideline by the ATS and
Approach to Cuff Leak Test ... the basis of the algorithm ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #CuffLeak #Test ... LaryngealEdema #Extubation #Algorithm
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... contralateral leg ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Thomas #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Algorithm for bradycardic peri-arrest 
 - Bradycardiac peri-arrest may be loosely defined as severe bradycardia with
Algorithm for bradycardic ... The algorithm below ... patients will respond best ... Bradycardia #Periarrest #Algorithm ... #Management #CriticalCare
Tailoring Vasopressors to a Patient's Physiology

Overall, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are all supported by evidence as
possible that the best ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Vasopressor #Selection #Algorithm
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
Apley Compression Test ... while the other leg ... compression force on the leg ... This test is usually ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Step 1) Screening Test ... ) Confirmation Test ... This test determines ... Insufficiency #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Standard Stim test ... primary AI - Low ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Test
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ACTH) stimulation test ... Baseline plasma ACTH Low ... insufficiency • Low ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm