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Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
) - High-risk ... submassive PE (risk ... of ICH and 6% risk ... Treatment #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
orthopedics in ... orthopedics in ... Higher risk for ... Higher risk for ... #Diagnosis #Management
COVID-19: ICU Guidelines for the Non-Intensivist
Infection Control
Risk Factors for Severe Disease
Initial Laboratory Workup
COVID-19 Specific Medications
Respiratory
Cardiac
Hematologic
Neuro/Sedation

#COVID19 #ICU
Infection Control Risk ... COVID-19 Specific Medications ... #COVID19 #ICU #criticalcare ... NonIntensivist #diagnosis #management
Management of Apnea in Procedural Sedation
 • Apnea Definition: The cessation of breathing for more than
Management of Apnea ... • Risk Factors ... Diagnosis, Prevention, Management ... medshubham #Apnea #Management ... anesthesia #peds #pediatrics
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Post-extubation in high risk ... Contraindications: • Risk ... facial hair) • Risk ... #criticalcare # ... management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... specific questions to ask ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... the type of and indication ... medical and surgical management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... 6.5 % - Reduces Risk ... Complications Risk ... DM2 • High risk ... Presence of vascular risk
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Pressure Ventilation Indications ... airway / remove mask ... , Risk of emesis ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Clinical Disease
Indication:  Individuals
IDSA Recommendations ... Clinical Disease Indication ... with epidemic risk ... patients are still at risk ... Prevention #Treatment #management
IDSA - Antimicrobial Regimens for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Children
Initial empirical therapy
 • Amoxicillin-clavulanate (45 mg/kg/day
IDSA - Antimicrobial ... kg/day PO bid) Risk ... Rhinosinusitis #IDSA ... #peds #pediatrics ... #management