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Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
undifferentiated patient in PEA ... arrest PEA (no ... Alex Coutin #PEA ... #arrest #algorithm ... activity #management #criticalcare
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism ... • Aspiration/PNA ... Hypoxemia #Hypoxia #Workup ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Algorithm History ... • Pulmonary embolism ... Well score for PE ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Criteria:
 - Clinical signs of DVT
 - Hemoptysis
 - PE most
YEARS Algorithm ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... LWestafer #YEARS #Algorithm ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... AcutePE #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... breathing • Peak ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... for pulmonary embolism ... #Diagnosis #OBGyn ... VTE #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Imaging #Algorithm
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
YEARS Algorithm ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... this protocol, PE ... #YEARS #Algorithm ... AcutePE #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Prospective Algorithm for workup of Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

 Righini M et al. Diagnosis of Pulmonary
Prospective Algorithm ... for workup of Pulmonary ... Embolism in Pregnancy ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... #Algorithm #PE
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
does this mode work ... mav have lower peak ... make sure the peak ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare