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Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist ... esp in work-up/management ... will also get an EKG ... and CXR ... #Admitting #Admissions
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Treat if other signs ... non-elective hospital admission ... fluid opsonins Prophylaxis ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... Consider chest tube insertion ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... consider seizure prophylaxis ... Survey #CABCDE #management