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External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
Ventricular Drains (EVDs ... interpretation An EVD ... is increased (e.g ... hemorrhage, severe head ... trauma, large strokes
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... of Multiple Trauma ... Physical examination head ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... -1 #Multiple #Trauma
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
too early may lead ... patient should focus ... with brain death (e.g ... CriticalCare #BrainDeath #Dead ... #Algorithm
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Parkinson's, MS) • Head ... Trauma • Depression ... • Medications (Eg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sensate • Focus ... Pelvis • Trauma ... psycho-social trauma ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Other: • Sepsis (e.g ... Meningitis • Head ... Trauma • Brain ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resequenced Trauma ... Resuscitation Algorithm ... disruption of airway, head ... resuscitation should focus ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... bleeding source: Head ... D - Severe head ... #Pediatrics #Trauma
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... of Head Injuries ... skull fracture, e.g ... #Algorithm #Management ... trama #pediatrics
Nausea and Vomiting - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Upper Gastrointestinal - Acute
 • Infectious Gastroenteritis
 • Gastric/Duodenal Obstruction
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Other • sepsis (e.g ... Malignancy • Head ... Trauma Vestibular ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm