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A Flow Diagram for Resuscitation in Sepsis-induced Hypoperfusion

== Commentary (https://twitter.com/Ale_DC7/status/1092112204206346241) ==

This diagram is from '17 but
continue to give crystalloids ... #GoalDirected #Management ... #CriticalCare
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Emergency Laryngectomy Management ... the red bed-head sign ... aspiration of gastric contents ... In the context of ... #Management #CriticalCare
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Diagnosis and Management ... Check other vital signs ... iv wide open (crystalloids ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Classification Types - Pathophysiology ... Echocardiographic Signs ... Echocardiographic Signs ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
impact of basic management ... cooperation or consent ... difficult airway management ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #CriticalCare ... #Management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... intracellular contents ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... infusion of isotonic crystalloid ... Administer 20 mL of crystalloid ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
Chloride (Cl-) content ... The high CL- content ... Balanced crystalloids ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
assessment - Vital signs ... consider depending on context ... #Workup #MICU #CriticalCare
Cullen's sign. Lipase 1,781. Bruising in the skin around the umbilicus. This sign is named after
Cullen's sign. ... This sign is named ... Pathophysiology: ... In the context of ... Diagnosis and Context