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CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
Dry, stuffy nose ... first, then try straps ... → adjust straps ... noise → check air filter ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
DIY Respirator

Innovative technique to create a cheap, reusable, elastomeric respirator for use during critical N95 supply
DIY Respirator ... using only a face mask ... in-line ventilator filter ... and two elastic straps ... Es_iY5WJdmI #DIY
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... The focus is on
DIY Facemask - Creating my own  N95
1. anesthesia. mask 
2. Straps (vent masks here)
3. Ventilator
DIY Facemask - Creating ... 1. anesthesia. mask ... Straps (vent masks ... Ventilator filter ... FACEP @MdFacep #DIY
Nicotine Replacement Therapy - Dosing Schedules 

Here's an easy way to remember dosing for Nicotine Replacement
Just ask the patient ... cigarette of the day ... See one of my older ... Replacement #Therapy #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... to determine if stress ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold day ... lung issues • Older ... medical and surgical management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Bradycardia 1) First Steps ... worsening brady, Signs ... your Patients DIE ... #differential #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
the end of the day ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
vasculitis in older ... systemic sx + signs ... or 1 mg/kg/day, ... GCA #Temporal #Signs ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Cool echo - RV strain, McConnell sign, and CLOT IN TRANSIT!! BP is normal and pt
strain, McConnell sign ... and pt not in distress ... What's your management ... #Clinical #POCUS ... A4C #McConnells #Sign