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An Algorithm for the Determination of Isolation Precautions
#algorithm #ddxof #isolation #infectiousdisease
Determination of Isolation ... Precautions #algorithm ... #ddxof #isolation
Contact Precaution Guidelines

#Contact #Isolation #Precautions #Guidelines #Microbiology #Nursing
Contact Precaution ... Guidelines #Contact #Isolation ... #Precautions #Guidelines
Disease Specific Isolation Recommendations
  
Standard Precautions 
 • CMV 
 •  HIV 
 •
Disease Specific Isolation ... Recommendations Standard Precautions ... Aspergillosis Contact Precautions ... influenza #Nursing #Isolation ... #Precautions #Airborne
Internal Jugular Vein Rouleaux Flow on POCUS

Amazing video of a dilated IJV showing Rouleaux flow. Whenever
Rouleaux Flow on POCUS ... significantly, it causes ... echogenic as in this case ... for underlying cause ... Jugular #IJ #Vein #POCUS
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Guidelines for Crises ... maintained fever CAUSES ... • Excessive insulation ... Guidelines for crises ... #Differential #Causes
Potassium Electrolyte Repletion
If patient also has hypomagnesemia, replete magnesium before repleting potassium
Oral:
 • Pills (ask pharmacy
really big) • Solution ... Intravenous (can cause
Open Pneumothorax - Sucking Penetrating Chest Wound
"SUCKING CHEST WOUND" - the term for penetrating trauma (likely
stabbings) that has caused ... violation into
Ruptured Chordae Tendineae on POCUS Echocardiogram
 
Many underlying causes, not limited to: MVP, subacute endocarditis, connective
Chordae Tendineae on POCUS ... Many underlying causes ... Chordae #Tendineae #POCUS
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
Treat underlying cause ... as a long-term solution ... administered • This can cause ... effects: Thirst, Nausea
Chest pain, good story, but nonspecific ECG? Do a bedside echo: regional WMAs support your case
WMAs support your case ... Clinical #Diagnosis #POCUS