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Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... Epiglottitis • Vocal cord ... pneumothorax, COPD ... #Hypoxia #differential ... #rapid #pulmonary
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
lung disease (COPD ... ) • Hypoxia ... • Pulmonary hypertension ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... #EKG #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Medications, Spinal Cord ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... disease (COPD) ... meters squared; CAT ... , COPD assessment ... #COPD #Treatment
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
Respiratory Failure - Differential ... PATM 760 mm Hg at ... direction leads to hypoxemia ... Pneumonia, asthma, COPD ... #Differential #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... non-congested profile (“Cold ... and congested (“Cold ... #algorithm #management ... #table #foamed
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... ., uptake by cells ... ->treatments include ... before beginning treatment ... output - Acute pulmonary
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
multiple spinal cord ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... at least two or ... conditions listed in differential ... diagnosis column Treatment
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↑
↑
↑
Cardiogenic shock
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1
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1

1
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Septic shock
↓
↓
↓
↓
↑
↓
↓
↓
Cardiac Tamponade
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1
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RV
ScyMed.com 6th ED ICU-card ... ↑ Cardiogenic shock ... 1 ↑ Septic shock ... Perfusion Pressure COP ... LCWI 3.4-4.2 kg
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
rising > 500 → may ... replacement Cord ... “big & sticky” cells ... : fever, rash, hypoxia ... renal failure, pulmonary