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Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Pathophysiology ICH ... • Spontaneous ICH ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... = dilated BV = raises ... High ICP: 20.
Algorithm for the management of severe or refractory anaphylaxis and related airway and vascular complications in
Algorithm for the ... complications in the ICU ... #anaphylaxis #Algorithm ... #criticalcare #treatment
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
RISK FACTORS - ICU ... guide targeted treatments ... Delirium screening (CAM-ICU ... #criticalcare #icu
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - rule out non-ICU ... vs ICU causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Addressing the ICU ... Delirium: assess (CAM-ICU ... it should not cause ... dissociative drug, it causes ... 0.5mg x1) for nausea
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... episodes of VT/ICD ... per ACLS • If ICD ... of reversible causes ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Causes of Hypernatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Burns • ICU ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
intensive care units (ICU ... and suitable treatment ... intensive care units (ICU ... hyponatremia); treatment ... hyperthyroidism, #ICU
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
#CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... diagnosis #comparison #treatment
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... algorithms by Global ... indicate preferred treatment ... long-acting β2-agonist; ICS ... GOLD2017 #LAMA #LABA #ICS