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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... and Dosing in CKD ... Dose Initiation ... Dose Initiation ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management algorithm ... Cardiac POCUS 3 ... placement - POCUS ... infusion / Push-dose ... pulseless #electrical #activity
A practical guide to starting levothyroxine therapy
Calculate full replacement dose: 1.6 mcg/kg/day
Young, otherwise healthy patient:
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full replacement dose ... patient OR known CAD ... of therapy • Start ... /4 anticipated dose ... synthroid #therapy #initiation
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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until maximum dose ... Initiate at half the dose ... #Metformin #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm ... management #kdigo #initiation
Methadone Hospital Quick Start - Inpatient Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder and Withdrawal
Initial Dosing:
 - Patients
Hospital Quick Start ... - Inpatient Initiation ... Patients should be dosed ... Hospital #Inpatient #Initiation ... opiate #opioid #algorithm
Quick Guide: Methadone Starts in the Hospital
Day 1: max daily dose 40 mg methadone
First dose
• Check
Guide: Methadone Starts ... Day 1: max daily dose ... ) #Methadone #Initiation ... #Algorithm #Treatment ... Addiction #Opiate #Start
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation ... Algorithm Adjunctive ... 1, then day 2 start ... withdrawal, then start ... Buprenorphine #Initiation
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... need For blood, activate ... and transport STAT ... load 15-30 mq/kg/dose ... IV (MAX 250 mL/dose
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
movements and excess activity ... INVESTIGATIONS • Stat ... , alb, Lipase, CK ... interval between doses ... management #treatment #algorithm
Thiopurines in IBD
Indications:
 • Steroid-sparing agents indicated for maintenance of remission in UC and CD
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remission in UC and CD ... Based on TPMT activity ... Homozygous low activity ... high or normal activity ... 6 weeks after start