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Rapid Titration of IV Naloxone for Opioid Overdose 
Signs of Opioid Overdose: 
 - Hypoventilation associated
Opioid Overdose Signs ... with concerning symptoms ... unconsciousness #Management ... #Algorithm #Opioid ... #Protocol
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
mechanism helps lower ... , and only use lower ... a patient on a lower ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... #Management #Diabetes
Hypertonic Saline for Treatment of Hyponatremic Encephalopathy
1) 100 ml bolus of 3% NaCl over 10 min.
Symptoms improve ... urine output for signs ... therapeutically re-lower ... Saline #Treatment #management ... #protocol #hyponatremia
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm ... cardiac membrane Shift ... kayexelate) and others lower ... Hyperkalemia #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management
Blood Culture Collection Algorithm - Adult Patients with Suspected Systemic Infection 

Pawlowicz et al evidenced based
Algorithm Source ... unstable vital signs ... #Management #BloodCultures ... EmergencyDepartment #Protocol ... #Shapiro #Indications
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Diagnosis and Management ... Unilateral upper AND lower ... Clinical: Isolated lower ... ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Refractory medications ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
Treatment Protocol for Iron Infusion Reactions
Mild reactions
 • Symptoms: back/joint pain, flushing, hypertension, itching,sensation of heat,
Treatment Protocol ... urticaria • Management ... infusion at 50% lower ... Reactions #Treatment #Protocol ... #management #allergy
Algorithm for the management of patients presenting with acute Lower GI Bleed
High-risk patients
Multiple high-risk clinical features.a
Algorithm for the ... presenting with acute Lower ... hemodynamic instability, signs ... and symptorns of ... #Lower #GIBleed
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Signs: hypotension ... decreased ETCO2 Symptoms ... mainstay of initial management ... mainstay of initial management ... wet packs • Lower