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ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation ... Algorithm OFTEN ... #Hypotension #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... OFTEN #Mnemonic #Checklist
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
A good approach ... systematic four step evaluation ... each individual component ... #Hypotension #Approach ... #Algorithm
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
Approach to Selecting ... -Serial evaluation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #BiPAP #BiLevel ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
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Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Checklist for Evaluation ... Carboxyhemoglobin level ... nonconvuIsive status #Checklist ... #Delirium #Evaluation ... #Workup #MICU #CriticalCare
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... pomagnesemia Evaluation ... target potassium level ... Critical Care #Checklist ... Hypokalemia #Management #CriticalCare
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
Overview of approach ... The initial approach ... Brain death evaluation ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... BrainDeath #Dead #Algorithm
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management checklist ... Evaluation to ... - Triglyceride level ... #Pancreatitis #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Function Test (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... (restrictive component ... confirm restrictive component ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist ... Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation ... workup or TSH level ... is the fastest approach ... #Management #CriticalCare