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ABCs of Lung Ultrasound - A-Lines, B-Lines, Consolidation
A-Profile - Air filled lung does not transmit sound
ABCs of Lung Ultrasound ... past the pleural interface ... are air filled: static ... partially collapsed: static ... IMPOCUSFocus #ABCs
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
respiratory failure, DNI status ... head/neck surgery Interfaces ... Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... indications #pulmonary #interfaces
ABCs of Lung Ultrasound - A-Lines, B-Lines, Consolidation
A-Profile - Air filled lung does not transmit sound
ABCs of Lung Ultrasound ... past the pleural interface ... are air filled: static ... partially collapsed: static ... IMPOCUSFocus #ABCs
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It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
The correct profile ... to be in ADHF starts ... altered mental status ... non-congested profile ... #differential #algorithm
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 ... ABCDEFG (ABC's and ... medications in status ... 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 ... ABCDEFG (ABC's and ... MEDICATION IN STATUS ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
of Convulsive Status ... Check and maintain ABC ... ) Established Status ... Refractory Status ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional status ... dependent DM ACS ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... • <12mo since ACS
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... acyclovir: This algorithm ... but at least it provides ... and immunologic status ... -An algorithm incorporating
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
CAD Management Algorithm ... Statins: all patients ... recent PCl or ACS ... optimize fluid status ... CAD #Management #Algorithm