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POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... narrowing the differential ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... Crashing #Diagnosis #Protocol
Bilateral B-Lines in case of Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Young healthy pt with fever/dyspnea. POCUS lung exam
POCUS lung exam ... done. ... according to Blue Protocol ... Differential Bilat ... Bilateral B-lines DOES
Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that
Somatoform Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Somatoform #Conversion ... #Disorders #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Updated phenobarbital alcohol withdrawal protocol

See old algorithm here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/1485/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-pulmcrit-protocol

The protocol was consequently modified as shown below,
See old algorithm ... phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-pulmcrit-protocol ... large cumulative dose ... received sufficient treatment ... #Monotherapy #Algorithm
Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
When it does occur ... different hospitals' protocols ... diagnosis #management #treatment ... #algorithm ... Diagnosis and treatment
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... , sotalol) • Propofol ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... Does NOT treat current ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... source of energy, conversion ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... before beginning treatment ... - Cyanide - Propofol
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
& Dry) is the treatment ... adjusting the dose ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Status Epilepticus Treatment ... Protocol 1st line ... give additional dose ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #Protocol #algorithm
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... interval between doses ... #Hypothermia #Protocol ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm