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Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) - Mid-Level View - Regional Wall Anatomy on POCUS Echocardiogram

Alberta Sono @UAlberta_Sono

#PSAX
Axis (PSAX) - Mid-Level ... UAlberta_Sono #PSAX #MidLevel ... clinical #cardiology #labeled
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
CriticalCare #BiPAP #BiLevel ... #HFNC #HighFlow ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
BiPAP Initiation Algorithm
Screen for contraindications:
 • Obtundation (unarousable)
 • Inability to wear a mask (wounds)
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BiPAP Initiation Algorithm ... wounds) • Need for oral ... 3rEtbK8 #BiPAP #BiLevel ... #Initiation #Algorithm
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Serum Mg: GI losses, Renal losses, Alcoholism, Malnutrition, Drug-Induced
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Intact PTH Level ... • Intact PTH Level ... Inappropriately Normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Trick of the Trade: Naloxone Dilution for IV Use - Given that many ED overdose patients
Draw up 9 mL of normal ... Clearly label the ... to the desired level
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Check a level. ... came of that EPO level ... exogenous, EPO levels: normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
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inappropriate mood, highly labile ... goal-oriented (normal ... , and inferred level ... assessed but within normal
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Pain reported at level ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... loss: Sensory level ... dysfunction • Abnormal ... differential #algorithm
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... should be TS and SF level ... <45% and SF is normal ... hemochromatosis #algorithm
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
Check fibrinogen level ... thromboelastography (TEG) Normal ... R-time low or normal ... is normal or elevated ... #criticalcare #algorithm