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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... - Management Seizure ... Infusion - Consider Intubation ... #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
exacerbation (↓ intubation ... respiratory failure, DNI status ... , Extubation to ... secretions, Recent head/neck ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... impact of basic management ... difficult airway management ... • Video-assisted ... Difficult #airway #algorithm
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER/TEST ... OPA, Suction, Video ... MANAGEMENT o ... 30 degrees - Nick ... criticalcare #airway #management
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Setting up for extubation ... happy lungs Nick ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm ... #Management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... renal function test ... Rapid sequence intubation ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Deprescribing algorithm for proton pump inhibitors

To support clinicians in employing the recommendations outlined in the guideline,
Deprescribing algorithm ... deprescribing algorithm ... This algorithm helps ... longer be the best ... #Management #Geriatrics
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... In short, best outcomes ... The duration of status ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
optimal airway management ... Prepare for Front of Neck ... positioned with full neck ... Left-handed operator stands ... CICO #Intubate #Intubation
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... and transport STAT ... Survey #CABCDE #management