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ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation ... Algorithm OFTEN ... #Hypotension #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... OFTEN #Mnemonic #Checklist
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
Brain death evaluation ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #BrainDeath #Dead ... #Algorithm
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management Algorithm ... / Checklist ... still bleeding and can ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... #Checklist #ENT
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... can easily be implemented ... to your airway checklist ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Intubation #Airway #Checklist
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... pomagnesemia Evaluation ... aggressive magnesium can ... Critical Care #Checklist ... Hypokalemia #Management #CriticalCare
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #NuclearMed #BrainDeath ... Perfusion #Scan #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
correct profile can ... are excellent at evaluating ... excess volume can ... #differential #algorithm ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare