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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... The focus is on
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... to your airway checklist ... two aspects of post-intubation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Intubation #Airway #Checklist
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management ... algorithm for the ... Cardiac POCUS 3 ... A-line placement - POCUS ... Start vasopressor infusion
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Diagnosis and Management ... Initial checklist ... Inform surgeon (ask ... - Decrease or stop ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... draining pleural effusions ... Respiratory drive — stop ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #Management
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Post Proning Nursing ... Checklist Head ... pain free - Infusion ... Proning #Nursing #Checklist ... #Management
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
-19 Intubation Checklist ... using BVM: Hold mask ... Post-procedure ... COVID19 #Intubation #Checklist ... #SARSCoV2 #Management
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... Endoscopy 101 - Post-Banding ... Variceal Bleed Management ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Nicotine Replacement Therapy - Dosing Schedules 

Here's an easy way to remember dosing for Nicotine Replacement
Just ask the patient ... one of my older posts ... Replacement #Therapy #Management ... #Algorithm #Patch
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
injection. ❶ Stop ... anaesthetic (remember infusion ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management