Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 β€’ Decrease demand β€” correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Setting up for extubation ... draining pleural effusions ... Optimize Nutrition β€” feeding ... #Extubation #CriticalCare
Malignant Complex Pleural Effusion on Lung POCUS
You are starting your RUSH exam on febrile/hypotensive patient with
Complex Pleural Effusion ... on Lung POCUS ... Known lung CA. ... subacute(on/off) bleeding ... #Lung #POCUS #Pulmonary
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Cough - Diagnostic Schema

Infectious: URTI, LRTI, Bacterial, Viral
Irritant/Exposure: Allergic, Post-infectious, Pneumonitis, ACEi, PTX, Foreign Body
Airway Disease:
Autoimmune Vasculitis, ILD ... Malignancy: Lung ... Dz, Malignant effusion ... #Differential #Algorithm
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD ... - IBD Algorithm ... Ultrasound #IUS #IBD ... #Algorithm #IBDAlgorithm ... #POCUS #gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... Individualize ; intubation ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Complex Pleural Effusion caused by Esophageal Perforation
So much pathology for one lung. Esophageal perforation leading to
Complex Pleural Effusion ... pathology for one lung ... Esophageal perforation leading ... #Perforation #lung ... #pocus #clinical
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Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 β€’ Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
- Catastrophic Bleeding ... for extremity bleeding ... Binder) β€’ Use POCUS ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... β€’ Vaspressor infusion
Tracheal Airway POCUS prior to anticipated difficult airway
1. ID cricothyroid membrane evaluation
2. Confirm tracheal intubation
3. Detect
Tracheal Airway POCUS ... ID cricothyroid ... Detect mainstem intubation ... by identifying lung ... Tracheal #Airway #POCUS
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Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 β€’ Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... poor outcomes β€’ Intubation ... and endotherapy; Infusion ... = 40mg IV BID ... diagnosis #management #algorithm