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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 ... #Checklist #ENT ... #Management
Equipment Checklist for Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA) Drainage: 
 • 18g spinal needle with sheath guard, with
Equipment Checklist ... Drainage: • 18g spinal ... syringes • Size 11 blade ... or 4 Macintosh blade ... #Management #Emergency
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
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist ... patient, make final ... with the scalpel blade ... Law #CICO #Checklist ... Oxygenate #Mnemonic #Management