12 results
Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
-19 Initial evaluation ... Chest X-ray - Lung ... (e.g. echocardiogram ... , EKG) Dr. ... iBookCC #COVID19 #algorithm
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
checklist Initial evaluation ... if suspected (e.g ... block (+/- daily EKG ... of infection (e.g ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Adult Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm - AHA2020
Initial Stabilization Phase - Resuscitation is ongoing during the post-ROSC
Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm ... electrocardiogram (ECG ... loop • Other critical ... electroencephalogram (EEG ... - Provide lung-protective
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
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical features - Classic triad (flank pain, hematuria,
Summary Clinical ... features - Classic triad ... with contrast Evaluation ... Recombinant cytokines (e.g ... kinase inhibitors (e.g
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation ... Chest X-ray and lung ... Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... oral secretions (e.g ... MyastheniaGravis #Checklist #Management
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
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
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... are excellent at evaluating ... pulmonary edema (“B-lines ... ECG is vital while ... #algorithm #management
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