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Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Cardiac POCUS 3 ... A-line placement - POCUS ... Start vasopressor infusion ... activity #management #criticalcare
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
sync with the cardiac ... increases coronary perfusion ... coronary artery perfusion ... • Triggers (EKG ... management #cardiology #criticalcare
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
patient should focus ... with brain death (e.g ... . cardiac arrest ... with brain death (e.g ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... dilated IVC - Cardiac ... Cardiac surgery? ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
Lmin (100-150 mL/kg ... flow supports cardiac ... oxygenator • Assess perfusion ... (eg, NIRS, SVO2 ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
hemodynamics and cardiac ... ECG is vital while ... Adequate perfusion ... Cardiac cath if ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial Effusion ... with Tamponade on POCUS ... K 5.9 without EKG ... #Cardiac #Tamponade ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - A4C
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial Effusion ... with Tamponade on POCUS ... K 5.9 without EKG ... #Cardiac #Tamponade ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
by excretion (e.g ... its metabolism (e.g ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... - Cardiac arrest ... failure - Low cardiac
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HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
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SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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Septic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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↓ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↓ Cardiac ... 4.25-6.12 L/min Cardiac ... fick) CO/BSA Cardiac ... DP-PCWP Coronary Perfusion ... LCWI 3.4-4.2 kg