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Central line myth #2: location, location, location 

By far the best data we have to guide
Central line myth ... randomized to get the central ... A contra-indication ... #EBM #RCT #Central ... Sites #Infections #Selection
Central Venous Catheter site selection - Clinical Decision Aid
IJ vs Subclavian vs Supraclavicular vs Femoral by
Central Venous Catheter ... site selection ... #CriticalCare #Central ... Catheters #CVC #Lines ... Sites #Infections #Selection
General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... Device (LVAD) (Algorithms ... 1, 2 and 3) Algorithm ... LVAD) Patient Algorithm ... circulation to sustain life
Tailoring Vasopressors to a Patient's Physiology

Overall, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are all supported by evidence as
potential first-line ... #Vasopressor #Selection ... #Algorithm #FirstLine
Anti-C. Difficile - Antibiotics Class Overview
 1. Metronidazole – (see anti-anaerobe section above for more details).
anti-anaerobe section ... First-line therapy ... Vancomycin – first-line ... Fidaxomicin (PO) #Pharmacology
Causes of Developmental Delay - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Isolated Domain Delay - Reduced Respiratory Drive:
 • Cognitive
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cognitive Impairment (Mental ... Landau-Kleffner Syndrome • Selective ... Mechanical (e.g. dental ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
mellitus; EF, ejection ... with preserved ejection ... failure with reduced ejection ... health-related quality of life ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology ... Heart failure (2nd line ... sinus tach (2nd line ... Heart failure (1st line ... Beta #Blockers #Pharmacology
Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: “Streptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
generally need central ... line. ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... improvement w/ mental ... modifications Algorithm ... #Fatigue #IBD #Algorithm