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FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - ... and pericardium using ... ultrasound in a step-wise ... to Weil's shock classification ... #Shock #Algorithm
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Antihypertensive Dose ... Comparison. ... ACEInhibitor #ACEIs #Dosing ... #PrimaryCare #Comparison ... #Table
Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Action, Maximum Dose ... #Pharmacology #Comparison ... #Table #HalfLife ... #Dosing #Loop #
Updated phenobarbital alcohol withdrawal protocol

See old algorithm here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/1485/phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-pulmcrit-protocol

The protocol was consequently modified as shown below,
See old algorithm ... phenobarbital-monotherapy-withdrawal-management-algorithm-pulmcrit-protocol ... phenobarbital dosing ... large cumulative dose ... #Monotherapy #Algorithm
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... chronic pain split dosing ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
and sodium • Dosing ... binds magnesium • Dosing ... and calcium • Dosing ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Replacement Heart Valves - Mechanical and Bioprosthetic
Mechanical Valves:
 • Ball and Cage Valves: Hufnagel Caged Ball
• Nontilting Disc ... Discontinued • Tilting Disc ... popular mechanical design ... Bioprosthetic #comparison ... #table #thoracic
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison ... Table Some patients ... Dosing usually begins ... formulation, the dose ... Buprenorphine #Comparison
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
then be excreted using ... adjusting the dose ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Epilepticus Treatment Protocol ... 20mg rectally (using ... give additional dose ... 2 mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #algorithm #neurology