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The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
patients require empiric ... nephrotoxic and lowers ... application of empiric ... acyclovir to all ... is proposed: #Management
REBEL Review 99: Serotonin Syndrome via Yosuf Alam, MSIV

Presentation: Altered mentd status, Seizures, Myoclonus, Hypertension, Hyperthermia
Muscle rigidity (Lower ... discontinuing all ... SerotoninSyndrome #management
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Management of Jehovah's ... admission - All ... two weeks - Empiric ... #CriticalCare #Management
Medications for Recurrent Calcium Oxalate (CaOx) Stones
HYPERCALCIURIA
 • Thiazides: HCT, Indapamide, Chlorthalidone
 • Consider after first
ABNORMALITIES (or all ... preferred first line (lower ... Medications #Recurrent #Management
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
restriction • All ... PO TID • With lower ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
) - All connections ... that patient’s lower ... Monitoring: - All ... recommenced - All ... #CriticalCare #Management
5-Oxoprolinuria
What is it:
 • Aka pyroglutamic acidosis, Intermediate in γ-glutamyl cycle
 • Amino acid transport and
screen Treatment (all ... empirical / theoretical ... Oxoprolinuria #diagnosis #management
Left Ventricular Assist Devices - LVAD
Complications:
 • Suction event
 • Stroke
 • Pump Thrombosis
 • Equipment
pump speed and power ... - Pulse index (Pl ... - Lower Pl ... function (inotropes, lower ... Devices #diagnosis #management
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
 •
Dengue +- Arbovirus Empiric ... Management: • ... hours; AND 4) All ... Returning #Traveler #empiric ... #management #workup
Pocket Hematoma after Pacemaker Placement
A rare, but can't-miss complication from pacemaker placement. Low incidence (1-9%) overall,
agent use has a LOWER ... Empiric or prophylactic ... not indicated in all