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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... Patients should ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Septic Arthritis on POCUS ... with severe left shoulder ... Tender on top of shoulder ... showed effusion ... #POCUS #clinical
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
risks, and therapy should ... summarizes the A1C ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... table #comparison #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... Should be performed ... SpO2 > 88% • Management ... syndrome #diagnosis #management
Adult Vancomycin Guidelines
The information below provides general dosing guidelines for vancomycin. A maintenance regimen of 15-20
therefore these should ... concentrations should ... indicator of the AUC ... #Management #Pharmacology
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
circumferential pericardial effusion ... diastolic septal shudder ... Echocardiogram #a4c ... #pocus #clinical
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Diagnosis and Management ... bolus → 50mcg/hr infusion ... course Restrictive RBC ... ligation - EGD should ... Bleeding #Diagnosis #Management
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
Total dose should ... Tocilizumab should ... ALT) > 22% - Infusion ... Siltuximab #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Management #Medications
Naloxone - Toxicology

Adult starting dose:
 - 0.4 mg IV/IM/IO/SQ for non-opioid dependent patients
 - 0.04 mg
If an infusion is ... required, it should ... A naloxone infusion ... Narcan #Toxicology #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Check and maintain ABC ... • Consider CBC ... (max: 1000 mg) infusion ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management