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In July 2015 the ACC/AHA proposed and published an algorithm to help stratify cardiac arrest patients
and published an algorithm ... CardiacArrest #Algorithm ... NSTEMI #Activation #Risk ... Management #Cardiology #CriticalCare
Health risks of obesity

Greatly increased risk (RR >3):
 - Mortality (BMI >30) 
 - Type 2
Health risks of ... Greatly increased risk ... confers a 92x ^ risk ... Diagnosis #Obesity #Risks
Statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (in patients at higher risk) - Patient Visual Decision
patients at higher risk ... patients with higher risks ... These risks were
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
diabetic as you risk ... #differential #algorithm ... management #treatment #criticalcare
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
submassive PE (risk ... 50mg IV) - 2% risk ... of ICH and 6% risk ... who are higher risk ... AcutePE #Management #CriticalCare
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk ... guideline Low Risk ... sphincterotomy High Risk ... Endoscopic #Bleeding #Risks
Rewarming Methods in Hypothermia
 • Passive rewarming - Requires adequate patient physiologic mechanisms. Inadequate for more
Low benefit, low risk ... Gastric lavage - Risks ... Peritoneal lavage - Risks ... Thoracic lavage - Risks
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... to arm/jaw, CAD risk ... severe, tearing CP, Risks ... CP, Dyspnea, PE risk ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Bacteremia - Signs of Bacteremia, Risk by Infection Type
CAP 7% 
Cellulitis 2% 
Community- onset fever (req.
of Bacteremia, Risk ... Bacteremia #Signs #LR #Risks
Safe Living After Transplant: Animal & Pet Safety Risks
Lower ← → Higher Infection Risk
 • Dogs:
Animal & Pet Safety Risks ... Higher Infection Risk ... diagnosis #txid #risk