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Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... 1. blow out ... packing: consider posterior ... #ENT #Management
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Trauma and Spine Classification ... process fracture Stable ... deficit, still able ... displacement >1/ ... Cauda equina Treatment
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
checklist Evaluation ... or postpyloric feeding ... acetaminophen 1 ... limit them as able ... #Pancreatitis #Checklist
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... Stages: 1. ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... Types #diagnosis #management ... warm #wet #dry #table
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Diagnosis and Management ... Epidemiology: • #1 ... 10 mg/kg IV x 1 ... mg PO qd - If needing ... #IDSA #gastroenterology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... • Large volume feeding ... Pathophysiology: 1. ... Lung Abscess Management ... differential #causes #management
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Diagnosis and Management ... Autoimmune, PUD (posterior ... Diagnosis (2 of 3): 1) ... hemorrhage Management ... #Treatment #Gastroenterology
Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
Antibiotic classification ... 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬: 1. ... Imagine treatments ... #pharmacology #classification ... #table
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Infection, GI bleeding ... Criteria: • Grade 1: ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Management
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... free survival at 1 ... #varices #management ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology