31 results
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... summary on the management ... - MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Seizure #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... - Urine Na/K/Cl ... rhabdo/TLS) Causes ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... Nephrology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... function (eGFR < 60 ml ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 - Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (most common) / Plasmapheresis 
 - Multiple
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes ... transformation (CML ... - MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Hyperviscosity #Syndrome #Causes ... Diagnosis #Treatment #Management
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Algorithm Upper ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... idiopathic, liver, CTD ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... bleeding: TXA soaked ... pledget (500 mg in 5 mL ... Checklist #ENT #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
age 10-20 • Named ... > MCL), brachial ... fracture • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... bleeding (>1OO ml ... has potential to cause ... • Airway Management ... workup #pulmonary #criticalcare
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
angiotensin-receptor blocker; CAD ... ventricular hypertrophy; MCS ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm