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SJMH AFib Discharge Algorithm

Source Article: Implementation of a Novel Algorithm to Decrease Unnecessary Hospitalizations in Patients
SJMH AFib Discharge ... Implementation of a Novel ... /acem.13383 #AFib ... #Discharge #Algorithm ... #SJMH #Management
Algorithm to decrease AFib admissions - Visual Abstract by hellomynameisDrKirsty
@KirstyChallen

Source: Implementation of a Novel Algorithm to
Algorithm to decrease AFib ... Implementation of a Novel ... /acem.13383 #AFib ... #Discharge #Algorithm ... #Management #Atrial
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Pressure Ventilation Indications ... trigger breath, Inability ... airway / remove mask ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Fibrillation RVR - Medications ... β-blocker upon discharge ... #Fibrillation #AFib ... #RVR #Medications ... #management #treatment
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
flexion due to inability ... fracture • ED Management ... • Disposition: Discharge ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) Summary

Symptoms:
• Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

Why?
Cardiac:
	• Valvular heart
(< 5% pts with afibb ... Hemodynamic instability ... Absolute warfarin indications ... #Fibrillation #AFib ... #diagnosis #management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
lead to carpal instability ... dislocation • ED Management ... • Disposition: Discharge ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK