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Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
- Usually a MAP ... - This may vary ... occur at lower MAPs ... chronic hypertension may ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The SALT Mass Casualty Triage Approach
 - SALT stands for “Sort, Assess, Lifesaving interventions, and Treatment
The SALT Mass Casualty ... Approach - SALT stands ... MassCasualty #Incident #Algorithm ... #Protocol
Maps of the geographic distribution of visceral leishmaniasis (VL)

#visceral #leishmaniasis #VL #maps #distribution #geography #endemic #areas
Maps of the geographic ... leishmaniasis #VL #maps ... geography #endemic #areas
Maps of the geographic distribution of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL)

#cutaneous #leishmaniasis #CL #maps #distribution #geography #endemic #areas
Maps of the geographic ... leishmaniasis #CL #maps ... geography #endemic #areas
Lyme Disease Pearls

Epidemiology: Ixodes scapularis carrying borrelia 
have spread and are now found in 
growing areas
found in growing areas ... Atlantic and Midwest states ... LymeDisease #Pearls #Map
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... medications in status ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... • Induction: propofol ... EPILEPTICUS • Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... of 50 mg/min (may ... mg/kg/hr or • Propofol ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... chest folds • Stasis ... scaling confined to area ... May occur in anyone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Treatment Protocol ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... 48hrs) #MGH #Status ... #algorithm #neurology