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Algorithm for Suspected Penicillin Allergy in Patients Undergoing Surgery 

• Cephalosporins may be prescribed to patients
Patients Undergoing Surgery ... are diagnosed as ... #Surgery #Algorithm ... #Preoperative #Management ... #Protocol
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
have led to an algorithmic ... as the critical diagnostic ... paradigm; optimal care ... and the primary survey ... #Management #Trauma
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Algorithm Two ... injuries that are ... should focus on ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Ultrasound, code cart ... - Pulmonary >> Acute ... Aggressive volume resuscitation
Management of Anaphylaxis in the Outpatient Setting

In the management of anaphylaxis, administering intramuscular epinephrine and ensuring
Management of Anaphylaxis ... suggested office-based protocol ... Performing a primary survey ... #Management #Allergy ... Anaphylaxis #Outpatient #Algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
as an OP R - Resuscitation ... I - ICU level care ... not initiate in acute ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
non-essential surgery ... hydrocortisone as part of resuscitation ... trigger agents (allergy ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
days after an acute ... Fluid resuscitation ... Surgical Care - ... • Diagnosis: ... antecedent trauma or surgery
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/ hypoxemia -> focus ... regional ischemia, surgery ... cardiac output - Acute ... peritonitis - Acute ... - Cyanide - Propofol