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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
• Triggers (EKG ... Anticoagulation • Complications ... Balloon #Pump #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology ... #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis ... respiratory tract (e.g ... has potential to cause ... #Management #treatment ... workup #pulmonary #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment ... #management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
effusion fluid or air ... • Diagnostic ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... Plan definitive management ... #Management #Workup
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Syndrome (STSS) Complication ... GAS in 30% of cases ... 50% in nec fasc Diagnostic ... necrosis STSS Treatment ... #management #diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... lat decubitus - air ... • Vasculitis (e.g ... #differential #causes ... #management #treatment
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
31 • First US case ... unilateral* • POCUS ... consolidations w/ air ... #Management #Summary ... #Coronavirus #CriticalCare
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
heart disease Causes ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... fibrillation Complications ... more intensive treatment ... #differential #cardiology
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... differential BP • New AR ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular