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Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Narrow-Complex ... cause #Stable #NarrowComplex ... #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Buprenorphine-Naloxone and treatment of withdrawal symptoms

Prerequisites for starting Suboxone in the ED:

1. Patient has an opioid
Buprenorphine-Naloxone and treatment ... informed consent 3. ... Opioid #Withdrawal #Algorithm ... #Management #Addiction
Algorithm for Treating Constipation in Hospitalized Patients
1. Start with miralax daily, uptitrate to desired BM, consider
Algorithm for Treating ... desired BM, consider addition ... disimpaction 3. ... #Constipation #Algorithm ... #management #treatment
Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Epilepticus - Management ... seizures without complete ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... Epilepticus #seizures #management ... #treatment #algorithm
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... Day 3 repeat paracentesis ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
• No Treatment ... Brady Management ... relationship (2:1 or 3: ... Pacemaker 3rd Degree, Complete ... HeartBlocks #Types #Classification
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... span, Impaired addition ... place • Grade 3: ... to maintain 2-3 ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
Quick Guide: Methadone Starts in the Hospital
Day 1: max daily dose 40 mg methadone
First dose
• Check
oriented/tranquil 3. ... Hospital Opioid Use Treatment ... Methadone #Initiation #Algorithm ... #Treatment #Management ... #Addiction #Opiate
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm ... • Melatonin 3 ... Hospital Opioid Use Treatment ... #Treatment #Management ... #Addiction #Opiate