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Algorithm for the management of severe or refractory anaphylaxis and related airway and vascular complications in
Algorithm for the management ... complications in the ICU ... anaphylaxis #Algorithm #management ... #criticalcare # ... treatment
Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest Management
"Not dead until 32° and dead"
1) Start ACLS + Rewarming
2) Should this code
Hypothermic Cardiac ... Arrest Management ... hour. 4) Measure core ... #rewarming #management ... #treatment #checklist
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
IV access • Order ... Orders placed, treatments ... remain on floor vs ICU ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
RISK FACTORS - ICU ... guide targeted treatments ... PICS #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare # ... icu
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
intensive care units (ICU ... of hypothermia; ... DharSaty #Coma, #CriticalCare ... Hypothyroidism, #Hypothermia ... hyperthyroidism, #ICU
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
are common in ICU ... ulceration or treatment ... Presentation • Management ... #Prophylaxis #criticalcare ... #pharmacology #management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Checklist for Treatment ... Delirium in the ICU ... Delirium #Checklist #Management ... #Treatment #MICU ... #CriticalCare
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - Management ... Maneuvers - Ice ... 15s - Don't cover ... #tachycardia #Management ... peds #Pediatric #treatment
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment ... - 2% risk of ICH ... Pulmonary #Embolism #Treatment ... #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare