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Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
too early may lead ... patient should focus ... Brain death evaluation ... #CriticalCare #BrainDeath ... #Dead #Algorithm
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... A-a Gradient Normal ... (↑Dead space) ... • ↓Diffusion Capacity ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Evaluation of Suprapatellar Knee Effusion (normal knee) on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

POCUS for knee effusions:
Evaluation of Suprapatellar ... Knee Effusion ( ... normal knee) on ... #Evaluation #Knee ... #Normal
Tibiotalar Ankle Effusion Evaluation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

POCUS for ankle effusions: position the ankle
Tibiotalar Ankle Effusion ... Evaluation on Point ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... ) POCUS for ankle ... #Normal #Ankle
Adult Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm - AHA2020
Initial Stabilization Phase - Resuscitation is ongoing during the post-ROSC
Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm ... Manage respiratory parameters ... Manage hemodynamic parameters ... Activities - These evaluations ... ROSC #PostArrest #algorithm
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... A normal scan should ... CriticalCare #NuclearMed #BrainDeath ... #Perfusion #Scan ... #Algorithm
VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
captured beats (normal ... a VT run) and fusion ... hybrid complex of normal ... Brugada algorithm ... 100 ms in any V lead
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
on two clinical parameters ... : perfusion status ... are excellent at evaluating ... transitioning to oral ... #differential #algorithm
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
thrust to open; oral ... suction; oral airway ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... • Vaspressor infusion