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Imaging for Blunt Cerebrovascular Injuries BCVI
Posted by dkwinter
Source: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine
In-stock antibiotic/steroid of choice for otitis externa in NL
Posted by dkwinter
Sofracort ii-iii drops TID-QIDhttp://products.sanofi.ca/en/sofracort.pdf
Increased anion gap metabolic acidosis
Posted by dkwinter
Etiologies Cyanide Alcoholic ketoacidosis Toluene Methanol (metabolized to formic acid) Uremia Diabetic ketoacidosis  
Indications for home oxygen in stable COPD patients
Posted by dkwinter
Any one of these:PaO2 < 55%PaO2 < 60% if signs of right heart failure, cor pulmonale, pulmonary hypertension or polycythemiaHct > 56%SpO2 <= 88% continuously for 6 minutesSpO2 <= 87% on room air continuously for 1 min
Infant formulas
Posted by dkwinter
Alternatives worth trialing in cases of colicSimilac sensitive if sensitive to lactoseNestle goodstart smoothNeutramagin Enfamil handout #1Download as PDF [1 MB] Enfamil handout #2Download as PDF [1 MB
Infertility work-up
Posted by dkwinter
See also:     Detailed Menstrual Cycle Chart PEBMIThyroid examGalactorrheaHirsutism, acne, male pattern baldness, virilizationAdnexal tenderness or massesPouch of Douglas tenderness PID or en
Influenza pneumonia
Posted by dkwinter
See also: Pneumonia Fever in a child less than 30 days old Fever in a child 30-90 days old Fever in a child greater than 90 days old Epidemiology Epid
Influenza: To Treat or Not To Treat?
Posted by dkwinter
Source: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine
Inhaled hypnotics
Posted by dkwinter
See also:     Rapid sequence intubation     Predictors of a difficult airwayDesflurine [BLUE] - expensive     Advantages:          Faster on and off if duration of use is &
Inhaled medications and devices with NLPDP coverage
Posted by dkwinter
See also:Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program NLPDP Example asthma treatment ladder:First-line: Salbutamol Second-line: Salbutamol + Fluticasone Third-line: Salbutamol + Flut
INR targets for patients with mechanical heart valves 2015 ACCP and ACC AHA guidelines
Posted by dkwinter
Source: http://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2015/05/18/09/58/anticoagulation-for-valvular-heart-diseaseRegarding Antiplatelet therapy:"Subsequent studies have shown the addition of aspirin to VKA therapy in patients wit
Insomnia Severity Index
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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living IADLs
Posted by dkwinter
Activities of Daily Living ADLsFeedingContinenceTransferringToiletingDressingBathing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living IADLsUsing the telephoneShoppingPreparing foodHousekeepingDoing laundry
Insulin Regimens and Dosing
Posted by dkwinter
Source: Sketchy Medicine
Interactive growth charts
Posted by dkwinter
http://www.infantchart.com/  
Interpretation of intraosseous blood lab values
Posted by dkwinter
Source: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine 
Interpretation of the MMSE
Posted by dkwinter
MethodScoreInterpretationSingle cutoff<24AbnormalRange<21>25Increased odds of dementiaDecreased odds of dementiaEducation&
Interpreting Lead aVR on EKG
Posted by dkwinter
Source: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine     
Interventional Radiology Coagulation Protocols 2018
Posted by dkwinter
Download as PDF [218 KB] Full text: www.easternhealth.ca Page 1 of 4 DI-RAD-CP-006 v.1 Oct11-18Table 1. Periprocedural Coagulation Parameter Surveillance and Medical Management ofPatients Undergoing Percutaneous Image-G
Interventricular wall rupture
Posted by dkwinter
See also: Sequelae of MIPathophysiology     Causes a VSD not a pericardial tamponadeSx     New holosystolic murmur
Intracardiac tumor obstructing the mitral valve
Posted by dkwinter
Atrial myxomas are the most common primary intracardiac tumor. Approximately 80% arise in the left atrium. Hx Low-grade fevers Weight loss Signs of tumor embolization (e.g. focal neurological
Intramuscular Vitamin D for patients with Cholecalciferol Vitamin D3 deficiency
Posted by dkwinter
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5240054/ Vitamin D3 300,000 IU IMRecheck in 6-12 weeks
Iron deficiency in heart failure
Posted by dkwinter
The prevalence of iron deficiency in heart failure is 40-50%It presents with AND WITHOUT anemiaIn heart failure, iron deficiency independent of baseline Hgb/Hct is associated with higher rates of CV morbidity and mortality, higher rate of hospi
Ischemic limb
Posted by dkwinter
HistoryPrior vascular issues CAD, stroke, prior ischemiaSmokingHTNDLDMAtrial fibrillation PresentationPainful legCold legWeak legFrequent falls LabsCBCCRPRenal function
Isoniazide
Posted by dkwinter
Bacteriocidal. Inhibits mycolic acid biosynthesis. Also disrupts DNA, lipid, carbohydrate and NAD synthesis and metabolism. See also Respiratory Infection Formulary Indication Part of DOTS (directly observed ther
IV iron supplementation
Posted by dkwinter
If failed PO supplementation and non-dialysis dependent patient.Administer at ambulatory care:Venofer Iron sucrose 200mg IV on five separate occasions over 14 daysORFerrlecit Ferrous gluconate 125 mg in 100 mL NS over 1 hour qWeek