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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... , starting with ... and bag-valve mask ... #Management #Emergency
Orthostatic Hypotension - Management Algorithm
Positive orthostatic vital signs defined as one of the following (within 3
Hypotension - Management ... Algorithm Positive ... within 3 minutes of standing ... #Hypotension #Management ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Lifestyle ... Secretagogues after starting ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #algorithm #DM2
Approach to Antithrombotic Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease
Increased Ischemic Risk:
 • Prior MI
 • Diabetes
 •
bypass • Below-knee ... Antithrombotic #management ... #antiplatelet #algorithm
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... distension, consider draining ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #Management
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
 •
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... balanced when standing ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... diagnosis #neurology #management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
axial load (ball striking ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
bloodstream infection - Management ... Algorithm • Temperature ... 72 hours after starting ... 72 hours after starting ... #Algorithm #CRBSI
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management Algorithm
Cervical laceration
 → Direct pressure, silver nitrate for small laceration
 → Repair with
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management ... Algorithm Cervical ... uterotonic agents while obtaining ... Postabortion #Hemorrhage #Management ... #Algorithm #obstetrics
Buprenorphine-Naloxone and treatment of withdrawal symptoms

Prerequisites for starting Suboxone in the ED:

1. Patient has an opioid
Prerequisites for starting ... Opioid #Withdrawal #Algorithm ... #Management #Addiction