6 results
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Cardiac POCUS 3 ... A-line placement - POCUS ... Start vasopressor infusion ... #arrest #algorithm ... pulseless #electrical #activity
Small Bowel Bleeding - Scoping Summary
 • General Principles of Management
 • Optimal Timing for Capsule
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... Endoscopy • Bowel Prep ... Bleeding #Capsule #Summary ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Dyspnea - Considerations with Malignancy
Directly Malignancy Related:
 - Lymphangitic spread to lung
 - Malignant pleural effusion
Malignant pleural effusion ... Malignant pericardial effusion ... Changes in Pre-Test ... Hypercoagulable -> PE ... NEJMcps1414168 #dyspnea #algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... acute settings - Pre-endoscopic ... Varices #Bleeding #Summary ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... Pre-Endoscopic ... erythromycin • Pre ... and endotherapy; Infusion ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
max rate 150mg PE ... min (need EKG pre ... 2mg/kg), Maint. infusion ... 10mg/kg), Maint. infusion ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm