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SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... Weight loss (~2-3kg ... GU infections (e.g ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Common Side Effects and ... side effects (e.g ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
alpha blockers and ... with caution - e.g ... due to serious and ... hypotension - and ... #pharmacology #comparison
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... , dulaglutide, and ... side effects (e.g ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
dose of insulin and ... 0.3-0.6 units/kg ... Diabetes #Mellitus #DM2 ... #Medications #pharmacology ... #comparison #table
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
medication list and ... interruption (e.g ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... in the night (e.g ... Treatment #MICU #CriticalCare
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
delivered (mandatory and ... ratio ventilation (e.g ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management
Large Mobile Left Atrial Thrombus on Transesophageal Echocardiogram

Female, 78 yo. HT & DM2. Admitted for severe
HT & DM2. ... ECG: AF. ... CHA2DS2VASc: 5. ... stroke in right MCA and
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and ... Imaging and more ... ECG is vital while ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology