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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
heart and lungs (complete ... system E-CPR • Rapid ... oxygenator • Assess perfusion ... institutional protocol ... #Basics #management
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... starting with a rapid ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... The focus is on
RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
RV Strain in Pulmonary ... Embolism on POCUS ... your next step in management ... hypotension & this echo ... followed by 90mg iv infusion
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... CXR, Lung US, Echo ... SARS-CoV-2 (or complete ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #treatment #pulmonary
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... Adequate perfusion ... Impella, LVAD, ECMO ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... to 40 mL/kq IV rapid ... massive transfusion protocol ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/ hypoxemia -> focus ... on improving perfusion ... the patient’s complete ... output - Acute pulmonary ... - Cyanide - Propofol
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... large bore IV) • Rapid ... circulatory support: ECMO ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Lymphadenitis, pulmonary ... infiltrates, pleural effusions ... lymphadenitis, pulmonary ... Hepatic flare, rapid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management