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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
RISK FACTORS - ICU ... analgesics - Delirium ... treatments - Delirium ... ) - Pain assessment ... PICS #diagnosis #management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Agitation, and Delirium ... stepwise daily assessment ... below) D - Delirium ... Total scores >2 ... #diagnosis #management
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

 • Initial Assessment
 • BP/Temp/BG
 • IV Alteplase
 • Tx of ICB
Ischemic Stroke Management ... • Initial Assessment ... Alteplase • Tx of ICB ... Anticoagulants • Core ... Ischemic #Stroke #Management
Basics of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
 - What is EUS
 - Types of Endoscopes
 - Indications for
Indications for EUS - Scope ... Maneuverability - Scope ... Water & Suction Valves ... HPB examination Summary ... #EUS #basics #management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
for Treatment of Delirium ... in the ICU Remove ... c deliriogenic meds ... #Delirium #Checklist ... #Management #Treatment
Assessment and Treatment of Severe Asthma, According to Inflammatory Phenotypes, in Patients without a Response to
Assessment and Treatment ... a Response to Core ... Multidisciplinary Management ... of at least 30 IU ... #Management #PCC
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU ... esp in work-up/management ... note, discharge summary ... own objective assessment ... : • For most ICU
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Ask for brief summary ... status Initial Assessment ... RRT: • Final summary ... remain on floor vs ICU ... Response #Team #RRT #Management
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... Hgb>7gm/dL) I - ICU ... Varices #Bleeding #Summary
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease algorithm.
 
For those patients with NAFLD or liver disease of unknown aetiology,
Initial assessment ... NAFLD fibrosis score ... with values <1.3 ... NAFLD Fibrosis Score ... algorithm #Referral #Management