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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS ... Evaluation Algorithm ... and the HEART score ... Calculate a HEART score ... #Evaluation #diagnosis
Rapid Lung-Cardiac-IVC (LCI) Ultrasound POCUS Evaluation

- Alberta Sono @UAlberta_Sono

#lung #cardiac #ivc #LCI #pocus #evaluation #algorithm #diagnosis
Rapid Lung-Cardiac-IVC ... LCI) Ultrasound POCUS ... Evaluation - ... #LCI #pocus #evaluation ... #algorithm #diagnosis
How should the modified Sgarbossa Criteria be used in initial evaluation of patients with suspected AMI
used in initial evaluation ... Validated) - Sgarbossa score ... AcuteCoronarySyndrome #ACS ... #LBBB #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #RebelEM
Algorithm for evaluation of a patient with a peripheral neuropathy. (ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS = electron
Algorithm for evaluation ... electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS ... immunodeficiency syndrome; FVC ... Peripheral #Neuropathy #Algorithm ... #NCS #EMG
VExUS - Venous Excess Ultrasound Score 

The Venous Excess UltraSound (VExUS) grading system prototypes combining inferior
Excess Ultrasound Score ... inferior vena cava (IVC ... Excess #Ultrasound #Score ... #Scale #IVC #Congestion ... #Diagnosis #POCUS
VExUS - Venous Excess Ultrasound Score 
Grade 0 - IVC grade < 3, HD grade 0,
Excess Ultrasound Score ... Grade 0 - IVC ... Excess #Ultrasound #Score ... #Scale #IVC #Congestion ... #Diagnosis #POCUS
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... • ABCsIV ... ischemic CVA (core
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... Glasgow Coma Scale ... (GCS): • Eye ... UnResponsiveness (FOUR Score
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... bleeding source: Head/scalp ... as rapidly as possible ... tranexamic acid (TXA) as ... head injury - GCS
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
high sens. >12 inc ... Start with EGD scope ... keep therapeutic scope ... as a back up ... diagnosis #management #algorithm