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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... Physicians should ... of the initial work-up ... #Homocysteine #Algorithm ... #Workup #AAFP
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ... subsequent doses should ... , Thrombosis, (pulmonary ... #lifesupport #cardiacarrest ... #Algorithm #AHA2020
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... -BiPAP should never ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
ACLS Circular Algorithm ... subsequent doses should ... , Thrombosis, (pulmonary ... #lifesupport #cardiacarrest ... #Algorithm #AHA2020
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
other explanation should ... Albumin ≤3.0 g/dL, anemia ... purposes of this algorithm ... effusion, or z scores ... positive, treatment should
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Shock, Severe Anemia ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... testing • Seen in Short ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
does this mode work ... limited mode When should ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare ... #pulmonary
COPD Management Algorithm - GOLD 2019 guidelines 

Categorize into COPD GOLD A-D -> Initiate first-line therapy
COPD Management Algorithm ... of my previous posts ... ICS use should only ... Guidelines #Management #Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #pharmacology
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
SPONT - Spontaneous ... do some of the work ... means the patient ↑work ... - Should be awake ... #Ventilation #pulmonary
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Total scores >2 ... the ICU due to short ... extubation, as it should ... drug, it causes amnesia ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare