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Lung Ultrasound in COVID 19 symptoms and a history of heart failure

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#Lung #Ultrasound #COVID19 #POCUS
Ultrasound #COVID19 #POCUS ... #CHF #Comparison ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
- Pharmacology Comparison ... Table Metoprolol ... in pt w/o CAD/HF ... #Pharmacology #Comparison ... #Table #Receptors
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... Treat underlying cause ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Fibrillation RVR - Medications ... decompensated CHF ... take up to 6-8 hours ... management #treatment #comparison ... #table
Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
celiac disease, CF ... Anticoagulant Medications ... Deficiencies #Summary #table ... #comparison #diagnosis
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
separated by 12 - 48 hours ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #treatment #medications ... dosing #drugs #table
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
Timing: Within 6 hours ... without other cause ... : Age>60, CKD, CHF ... hematology #diagnosis #comparison ... #table
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Acetaminophen (24 hours ... Equianalgesia Conversion Table ... Opioid #Conversion #Table ... #Ladder #medications ... internship #guide #comparison
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... Na delivery): CHF ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... metabolic equivalent able ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients