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Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
death too early may ... lead to premature ... patient should focus ... CriticalCare #BrainDeath #Dead ... #Algorithm
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Pathophysiology ... fluid-filled lesions may ... - Pathophysiology ... Color #Targetoid #Algorithm
ABCs of Lung Ultrasound - A-Lines, B-Lines, Consolidation
A-Profile - Air filled lung does not transmit sound
Filled alveoli lead ... air bronchograms may ... fluid bronchograms may ... Collapsed alveoli lead ... will be seen IM POCUS
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm for the Evaluation of Hypotension. This process for the evaluation of hypotension
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm ... physical examination may ... checkpoints that may ... Hypotension #Evaluation #POCUS ... #EKG #Algorithm
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Pathophysiology: ... compartment 2) May ... palpable, this may ... Purpura #Palpable #Algorithm
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Management This algorithm ... with the red bed-head ... principles of the algorithm ... tube in situ, but may ... a reduction in dead
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Auditory findings may ... Can worsen with head ... Positive head impulse ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... " • Symptoms may ... movement of the head ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
three primary pathophysiologic ... C-ANCA): GPA >>> MPA ... P-ANCA): eGPA, MPA ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... bleeding source: Head ... D - Severe head ... respirations • ↑head ... bed 30 degrees, head