3198 results
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Evaluation and Management ... weakness • Slurred speech ... Klaas #Stroke #Management
Serotonin Syndrome
 - Rapid onset 
 - Combination of 2+ serotonin agonists 
Mental status changes:
- Pressured speech ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Management
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... mechanism — high-speed ... from >3 m, high-speed ... #Algorithm #Management ... trama #pediatrics #peds
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
light-headedness, headache, speech ... Diagnosis #Seizure #management
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Emergency Laryngectomy Management ... conventional upper airway management ... airways to allow speech ... #Management #CriticalCare
Left Ventricular Assist Devices - LVAD
Complications:
 • Suction event
 • Stroke
 • Pump Thrombosis
 • Equipment
based on pump speed ... • Pump Speed ... - Pump Speed is ... LVAD to maintain speed ... Devices #diagnosis #management
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
20mm – reflects speed ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... • Definitive management ... • Management: ... The speed of spread ... Emergencies #diagnosis #management
Pulmonary Contusion on Lung POCUS

A 20yo M presents after high speed MVA. BP 140/80, HR 95,
presents after high speed ... which is the best management
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
presenting with speech ... occupational therapists, speech ... neurology #diagnosis #management