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Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Loss of bowel/bladder ... Disruption of bladder ... bladder continence ... • Bowel and bladder ... differential #algorithm
Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Oncology Algorithm ... for the Management ... Cord Compression ... paresthesias, bowel/bladder ... #Algorithm #Management
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... clip or direct compression ... Nasal #NoseBleed #Algorithm ... Checklist #ENT #Management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
, and bowel or bladder ... ) without cord compression ... Autonomic: Bowel/Bladder ... No evidence of compressive ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Toxins/Medications, Spinal ... syndrome, Vascular compression ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Diagnosis and Management ... IVNS • Drain bladder ... • If continued bleeding ... External aortic compression ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
direct pressure/compression ... protection • Spinal ... Stabilization (MILS) if c-spine ... if concern for spinal ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Endoscopy - Management ... intervals of 2cm in a spiral ... the cap in the bleeder ... back in with a bander ... #Tips #Tricks #management
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
≥ 20,000/uL • Paracentesis ... Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... Intracranial and spinal ... thresholds #targets #management
Mount Sinai COVID-19 Anticoagulation Algorithm

Inclusion: All admitted patients with COVID-19
Exclusion: High risk of bleeding as judged
Mount Sinai COVID ... Anticoagulation Algorithm ... : High risk of bleeding ... Anticoagulation #Algorithm ... COVID19 #SARSCOV2 #Management