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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... Management #EM #Neuro #Peds ... FebrileSeizure #Fever ... #Seizure #Algorithm ... #Workup #Simple
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Setting up for extubation ... CO2 production (fever ... long lasting pain meds ... #Extubation #CriticalCare
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... -BiPAP should never ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #BiPAP #BiLevel ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
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Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Carboxyhemoglobin level ... tox/infectious workup ... of infection (fever ... Delirium #Evaluation #Workup ... #MICU #CriticalCare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CHF, decreases intubation ... mortality BPAP - Bi-Level ... acidosis) • Post-extubation ... status • Won't Work ... #indications #criticalcare
Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Fever #Diagnosis #Management #EM #Peds #Fever #Workup #Evaluation #Discharge #Admission #Algorithm
Management of Pediatric Fever ... Management #EM #Peds ... #Fever #Workup ... Discharge #Admission #Algorithm
Prone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (P-CPR)
 - Confirm cardiac arrest
 - Shout for help
 - Commence prone CPR
(Mid-thoracic level ... Defibrillation pads ... Arrest #CPR #PCPR #algorithm ... #management #criticalcare
Pediatric Fever Without a Source - 3 months to 3 years - Additional Workup Beyond Urine
Pediatric Fever ... years - Additional Workup ... Diagnosis #Management #Peds ... #EM #Workup #Algorithm
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
failure, esp in work-up ... miss MDR bugs) MEDS ... history Initial Work-up ... bedside echo is never ... #criticalcare
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
acquired/vasoactive meds ... 7gm/dL) I - ICU level ... Individualize ; intubation ... diagnosis #management #algorithm