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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
An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... the use of MRSA coverage ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... Indications #Pneumonia #Algorithm ... #CAP #Community
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
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
-19 Intubation Checklist ... unavailable, disposable cap ... complete body coverage ... COVID19 #Intubation #Checklist ... SARSCoV2 #Management #CriticalCare
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
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