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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Pre-Renal:
 • Hypovolemia, Cardiorenal, Distributive Shock, HRS, Hypercalcemia, Renal
- Differential Diagnosis ... , Distributive Shock ... Abdominal Compartment Syndrome ... , DM) SCVMC Internal ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Diagnosis Framework ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment #management
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #pharmacology #indications
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
oxygen delivery (D02 ... CCB, BB, BRASH syndrome ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications ... #diagnosis #differential ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... and Management ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... Rubella) • Medications ... #algorithm #DM2
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... anaphylaxis, release syndrome ... #table #comparison ... #criticalcare
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- Review of medication ... as for septic shock ... abdominal compartment syndrome ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... Syndrome usually ... • Diagnosis: ... factors, including DM ... #Emergencies #diagnosis
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2 ... Cardiogenic & Septic Shock ... Ischemia, Compartment Syndrome ... in Short Bowel Syndrome ... #criticalcare #
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... factor PRES Diagnosis ... Differential Diagnosis ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... #diagnosis #management