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POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... IVC + b-lines help ... #ChestPain #POCUS ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
• Establish IV ... veins, dilated IVC ... Flat, collapsible IVC ... Management #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Confirmation that central line is placed on the venous side by visualizing echogenic air bubbles in
Echocardiogram #POCUS ... #Clinical #criticalcare ... #S4C
Fine Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram (S4C) with Saline Contrast
POCUS may help you to spot fine
Fibrillation on POCUS ... Echocardiogram (S4C ... Saline Contrast POCUS ... just from rapid iv ... Echocardiogram #s4c
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
of baseline Treatments ... Adjunctive therapies: IV ... Heliox, Ketamine, IV ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... mechanical #management #treatment
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment ... alteplase = 100mg IV ... kg (up to 50mg IV ... Pulmonary #Embolism #Treatment ... AcutePE #Management #CriticalCare
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
Diagnosis and Treatment ... Guidelines: • ACC ... iron deficiency, IV ... • ESC 2016 - IV ... algorithm #cardiology #treatment
The Gastroenterology Consult Primer
Guide to Calling a GI Consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
lipase PMH: - Focus ... Antiplatelet & AC ... last meal - Treatment ... started (PPI IV
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
exam • Confirm IV ... Orders placed, treatments ... RRT #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
edema), Lung Exam, POCUS ... diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare