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American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
2) Subsequent ICU ... except congenital heart ... #CriticalCare #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Sepsis ... #Management #StepWise
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - ... Signs of shock or ... heart failure ... #Algorithm #peds ... #Pediatric #treatment
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
- Checklist VITALS ... has pre-existing heart ... esp in work-up/management ... of shock MICRO ... #Pearls #Checklist
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock ... Treatment - ED ... opiates • Control heart ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping head ... life-threatening Differential ... : - Bedside: ice ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... #cardiology #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #criticalcare #icu