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Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Pain, Agitation, ... stepwise daily assessment ... Total scores >2 ... Sedation Scale (RASS ... #Agitation #Delirium
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
analgesics - Delirium ... CAM-ICU) - Pain ... assessment (CPOT ... Sedation titration (RASS ... diagnosis #management #criticalcare
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
for Treatment of Delirium ... c deliriogenic meds ... if uncontrolled pain ... severe nocturnal agitation ... Treatment #MICU #CriticalCare
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
Tetanus Toxin -> Spores ... & hemorrhagic rash ... lymph -> Koplik's spots ... jaundice and RUQ pain ... #Immunization #peds