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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
of baseline Treatments ... • Initial ventilator ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #mechanical #management ... #treatment
Emergency management of severe hyperkalemia

#hyperkalemia #management #algorithm #nephrology #Potassium #Treatment
Emergency management ... #hyperkalemia #management ... #algorithm #nephrology ... #Potassium #Treatment
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus

#Seizure #Management #status #epilepticus #algorithm #neurology
Emergency Treatment ... Epilepticus #Seizure #Management ... epilepticus #algorithm #neurology
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Emergency Management ... ≥ 6.5 mmol/L - Emergency ... treatment indicated ... Gluconate IV Shift ... #Hyperkalemia #management
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... hyperkalemia #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... treatment #diuretics ... #diuresis #nephrology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... Seizures The management ... patency, supporting ventilation ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Emergency #Neurology
Emergency Tracheostomy Management Algorithm - Patent Upper Airway

This algorithm assumes a potentially patent upper airway, meaning
Emergency Tracheostomy ... Management Algorithm ... theoretically allow ventilation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Tracheostomy #Emergency
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Emergency Laryngectomy ... insufflation without ventilation ... efficacious if ventilation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Laryngectomy #Emergency
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... • IV Fluids Shift ... #Hyperkalemia #management ... #potassium #nephrology
Hyperkalemia Management Algorithm
 • Treat the cause & optimize hemodynamics and ventilation
 • Reconsider treatment leadingto
Hyperkalemia Management ... hemodynamics and ventilation ... • Reconsider treatment ... Intracellular K+ Shift ... #Algorithm #treatment