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FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - ... POCUS evaluation ... shock The FALLS-protocol ... to Weil's shock classification ... #Shock #Algorithm
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
death too early may ... patient should focus ... Brain death evaluation ... #CriticalCare #BrainDeath ... #Dead #Algorithm
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... any diagnostic test ... impaired flow may ... CriticalCare #NuclearMed #BrainDeath ... Perfusion #Scan #Algorithm
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... positive tourniquet test ... and no apparent focus ... bleeding: based on evaluation ... fever #severity #classification
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... stress testing may
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
use of lactate as ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... or diagnostic tests ... - Cyanide - Propofol ... #typea #typeb #classification