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Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential ... over 24 hours Differential ... Parenchymal: PNA, Abscess ... Massive #Hemoptysis #Differential ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... pneumonia • Chronic ... Management: • ... Differential Diagnosis ... #pulmonary #differential
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Narrow Complex Bradycardia:
 • Regular: Sinus Bradycardia, AFib w/ AV
Bradycardia - Differential ... Framework and Management ... Depending on degree of instability ... #Bradycardia #Differential ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Approach to Hemorrhagic Shock
PLAN FOR CONTROLLING HEMORRHAGE & ACTIVATE MASSIVE TRANSFUSION PROTOCOL
 • Activate massive transfusion
wait for central access ... Use hemodynamic stability ... Hemorrhagic #Shock #Management ... #Summary #CriticalCare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Establish IV/IO Access ... Reversibles 3) Stabilize ... Shock #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #criticalcare
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
caused by the inability ... approach to the differential ... Assess volume status ... correction of chronic ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Phos), CBC with differential ... 60 mg q6 - Chronic ... fastest approach to stabilize ... MyastheniaGravis #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare
Acute Altered Mental Status - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask while en route: vitals, hyper/hypoactive, POC glucose,
Rapid Response Management ... glucose, security, access ... Categorize and stabilize ... #criticalcare # ... encephalopathy #differential
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
front-of-neck access ... means that airway management ... Inability to establish ... #visualaid #criticalcare
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
Rapid Response Management ... known hemoglobin, access ... Categorize and Stabilize ... gastroenterology #Management ... #criticalcare