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Predicting an anatomically and/or physiologically challenging airway is not a straightforward task by any stretch of
Predicting an anatomically ... difficult-airway prediction ... Additionally, these prediction ... called the HEAVEN criteria ... #PCC #Heaven #Criteria
Echocardiography
Right ventricular function can be assessed using several methods and echocardiography is generally the first‐line tool
commonly used, and is predictive ... #Measurements #Criteria
A NEXUS Chest Rule has been developed to help limit overutilization of imaging and radiation exposure
sensitivity for predicting ... Trauma #Nexus #Criteria
BISAP Score for Pancreatitis Mortality

A simple mnemonic of risk factors for mortality in acute pancreatitis.
early mortality prediction ... S - SIRS (≥2 criteria
COMPARISON OF PREDICTION TOOLS FOR PREDICTING TBI IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
 - PECARN 
 - CHALICE
COMPARISON OF PREDICTION ... TOOLS FOR PREDICTING
Community Acquired Pneumonia - Presenting Features
 • History in favor of CAP: Dyspnea, Cough, particularly if
particularly if productive ... bacterial etiology) Criteria ... present in 1 major criterion ... or 3 minor criteria ... met • Major criteria
Predicting a Difficult Airway
Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 
3-3-2 rule indicates normal
Predicting a Difficult ... Difficult #Airway #Prediction
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Diagnostic Criteria ... bands (85 to 95% Predictive
Community Acquired Pneumonia - Severity and Prognosis
Criteria for Severe CAP - Severe CAP present in 1
and Prognosis Criteria ... present in 1 major criterion ... or 3 minor criteria ... met • Major criteria ... ventilation • Minor criteria
Important Biostatistics and Epidemiology Equations

Sensitivity = TP / (TP + FN) = true positives / disease
absent Positive Predictive ... positives Negative Predictive