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Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
Chest X-ray - Lung ... as clinically indicated ... (e.g. echocardiogram ... , EKG) Dr. ... iBookCC #COVID19 #algorithm
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... for alternate diagnoses ... ventilated • CXR, Lung ... doppler, CTA • ECG ... of AECOPD: • Clinical
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
iatrogenic causes, e.g ... . central line placement ... pericardiocentesis kit (eg ... • Prep and drape ... #Management #Workup
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
drainage & return lines ... CO2 production (e.g ... drainage cannula draws ... Troubleshooting #problems #diagnosis ... #differential #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... pulmonary edema (“B-lines ... ECG is vital while ... establishing a diagnosis ... #algorithm #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... unless prior heart/lung ... CARP, DECREASE V trials
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
WOBBLER: Each letter ... to focus on ... #diagnosis waves ... This includes long ... Clinical Utility