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Algorithm for the management of severe or refractory anaphylaxis and related airway and vascular complications in
Algorithm for the ... complications in the ICU ... #anaphylaxis #Algorithm ... #management #criticalcare ... #treatment
Gram Stain - Bacteria Identification Algorithm
Gram Positive:
 • Rods: Oxidase+, Oxidase-, Fastidious, Anaerobic, Curved
 • Cocci:
Identification Algorithm ... Anaerobes Gram Negative ... Rods: Branching, Spores ... Identification #Algorithm ... #microbiology #diagnosis
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
RRT leader • Ask ... Orders placed, treatments ... remain on floor vs ICU ... RRT #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Total scores >2 ... due to short half-life ... line non-benzo sedative ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
The 2019 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) treatment strategy figure for adults and adolescents, annotated to
Asthma (GINA) treatment ... ICS: inhaled corticosteroids ... ; SABA: short-acting ... Pulmonary #StepUp #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Guidelines
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
RISK FACTORS - ICU ... guide targeted treatments ... Syndrome #PICS #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare ... #icu
Vereckie Algorithm - Lead aVR - Ventricular Tachycardia - Telemetry Diagnosis
WCT is VT IF:
 • Initial
Vereckie Algorithm ... Tachycardia - Telemetry Diagnosis ... downstroke of negative ... #Vereckie #Algorithm ... WCT #VTach #avr #diagnosis
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment ... Algorithm for Chronic ... of expiration; ICS ... #Algorithm #Management ... LAMA #SABA #SAMA #ICS
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
Treatment of Thrombotic ... Purpura (TTP) Diagnosis ... admission to the ICU ... soon as TTP is diagnosed ... PLEX and RTX • Short-term
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... • Difficult mask ... Consider the relative ... Difficult #airway #algorithm ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #CriticalCare