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POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... IVC + b-lines help ... identify sick pts needing ... #CriticalCare # ... Crashing #Diagnosis #Protocol
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary • Hypotension ... veins, dilated IVC ... Flat, collapsible IVC ... #Summary #criticalcare
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... - Scoping Summary ... Ceftriaxone Igm IV ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Ask for brief summary ... exam • Confirm IV ... Current problem • Leading ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... with RR if usual VC ... Ventilation #BiPAP #Algorithm ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Testing - OnePager Summary ... Ultrasound: • IVC ... Distensibility: IVC ... measuring the IVC ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Definition ... Infection, GI bleeding ... supplementation, IV ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... Management during ... Management during ... and relief of IVC ... Period • Breast-feeding
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
ICU One Pager Summary ... pericarditis, bleeding ... semi-permanent (a tunneled CVC ... a non-tunneled CVC ... #Therapy #RRT #managment
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... - Scoping Summary ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm