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ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation ... Algorithm OFTEN ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... VENOUS RETURN AND
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... *Abnormal USS may ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm for the Evaluation of Hypotension. This process for the evaluation of hypotension
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm ... ultrasonography and ... physical examination may ... checkpoints that may ... #POCUS #EKG #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... Consider whether Posm may ... Consider additional tests ... #Algorithm
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... dislocations (posterior shoulder ... Skin - Burns, may ... be severe and deep ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... initial efforts should ... focus on determining ... #Hyperkalemia #Evaluation ... #Algorithm
Shoulder Apprehension and Relocation Test

The apprehension and relocation tests evaluate for anterior glenohumeral stability
With the patient
Shoulder Apprehension ... apprehensive that the arm may ... the examiner's hand ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
death too early may ... focus on supportive ... Brain death evaluation ... should be pursued ... BrainDeath #Dead #Algorithm
An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... lots of purulence and ... MRSA coverage should ... #CAP #Community
Shoulder Apprehension and Relocation Test

The apprehension and relocation tests evaluate for anterior glenohumeral stability
With the patient
Shoulder Apprehension ... supine, abduct the shoulder ... apprehensive that the arm may ... the examiner's hand ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video