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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... • Most common cause ... consciousness • Large volume ... Pathophysiology ... Management: •
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
blood donor • Pathophysiology ... without other cause ... transfusion • Pathophysiology ... hematology #diagnosis #comparison ... #table
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
difficult airway management ... g in non-ARDS, volume ... ARDSnet low-PEEP table ... non-ARDS and ARDS, tolerate ... PEEP increase Assess
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance ... cardiac output causes ... suggests fluid tolerance ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... Effective arterial volume ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... ) • Optimize volume