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Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
have led to an algorithmic ... paradigm; optimal care ... witnessed many cases ... #Management #Trauma ... BigTrauma #BeforeCT #Checklist
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
cardiothoracic surgery, trauma ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... continually in case ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
there is no clear cause ... such as trauma ... the underlying cause ... pneumonia and are ... #CriticalCare
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... Second course in case ... #Management #Dermatology ... PrimaryCare #Acne #Treatment ... #Algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
trolley, anaphylaxis treatment ... require prolonged treatment ... appropriate critical care ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
although there are ... flare ups that cause ... Treatments may include ... #Management #Cardiology ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
other, more common causes ... ❹ Call for MH treatment ... admission to critical care ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Diagnosis and Management ... organ dysfunction caused ... recognition and treatment ... Criteria #Diagnosis #Management ... #QSOFA #SIRS #criticalcare
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... Surgical Care - ... H/O antecedent trauma ... including DM • Treatment ... #treatment