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Lateral Canthotomy / Cantholysis - Procedure Instructions

The orbit is a relatively closed compartment and an acute
Cantholysis - Procedure ... Instructions ... #Management #Lateral ... #Instructions # ... Retrobulbar #Hemorrhage #Ophthalmology
Perioperative Management of DOACs
Problem:
 ✖ Each year approximately 250,000 patients on chronic anticoagulation in North America
Perioperative Management ... interruption for at least ... bleeding risk ... a very low bleeding ... Perioperative #Management
Lateral Canthotomy - Procedure Instructions
1) Identify the lateral canthus.
Cleanse the area with antiseptic and anesthetize with
Lateral Canthotomy - Procedure ... Instructions 1 ... devascularize and reduce bleeding ... #Instructions # ... Management #Ophthalmology
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ... thromboembolic disease, breast ... endometrial path0100' or breast ... Abnormal #Uterine #Bleeding ... #Management #Obstetrics
Modified Valsalva Maneuver Insturctions

- 43% vs 17% response compared to the standard valsalva maneuver

Per ACLS and
Valsalva Maneuver Insturctions ... number needed to treat ... of 3 #Management ... Maneuver #REVERT #Instructions ... #Protocol #Procedure
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
if pregnant or breast ... feeding! ... workup choices AND management
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... Invasive/Surgical Procedures ... surgery (e.g. breast ... • Non-cataract ophthalmologic ... polypectomy) #Bleeding
CREATING A FINGER TOURNIQUET FROM GLOVE

A finger tourniquet can be used to keep the site of
non-bloody during this procedure ... Please do not forget ... Finger #Tourniquet #Bleeding ... #Procedure #Video ... #Clinical #Management
Palpable Skin Crepitus on Physical Exam

Notice these air bubbles under the skin. An 86-year-old woman with
sudden-onset shortness of breath ... the right side, leading ... neck (shown in video ... travels from these areas ... in subcutaneous areas
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Management of Jehovah's ... saturation > 20% Treat ... any bleeding aggressively ... - Early procedural ... control of bleeding