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Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Oncology Algorithm ... for the Management ... Epidural Spinal Cord Compression ... especially if progressive ... #Algorithm #Management
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... Pharmacologic treatment ... stabilization and progressively ... #Management #Emergency
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension Management ... Algorithm • Hypovolemic ... Non-pharmacologic Management ... Abdominal binder, Compression ... #Algorithm #treatment
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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syndrome, Vascular compression ... Dehydration Shock Treatment ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... system (node) with progression ... Responsive to Treatment ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... #differential #algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... QRS axis shift, Progressive ... high #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #treatment
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
• No Treatment ... Dropped P • Progressive ... No Treatment. ... Brady Management ... HeartBlocks #Types #Classification
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
) without cord compression ... No evidence of compressive ... IgG index • Progression ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... presenting with progressive ... (HRM) Chicago classification ... POEM Symptomatic Treatment ... Achalasia #Diagnosis #Management
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
generates enough compressive ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... echocardiogram #management ... criticalcare #foamed #treatment