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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... Reversible course Differential ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
if the pt has pre-existing ... esp in work-up/management ... of shock MICRO ... miss MDR bugs) MEDS ... diagnosis #workup #criticalcare
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... • Pre-existing ... 30%, LVEDd > 6.0 cm ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... teratogenic GDMT meds