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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 ... during day, try ... noise → check air filter
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
and bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... The focus is on ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
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
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 ... diagnosis #management #neurology
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 ... , preoperative stress
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
vasculitis in older ... with systemic, neurologic ... systemic sx + signs ... or 1 mg/kg/day, ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... • Bilateral signs ... Predictive of MS ... Infections: - Herpes zoster ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Intramuscular Calf Hematoma on POCUS
80 y/o older man. CAD + DAPT.  Working on fishing boat.
Calf Hematoma on POCUS ... 80 y/o older man ... POCUS with no DVT ... signs, but demonstrating ... #msk #ultrasound