6 results
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
w/ septic pulmonary ... consultation • Valve regurgitation ... Internet Book of Critical ... #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
Presence of pulmonary ... Transthoracic echocardiogram ... Peak tricuspid regurgitation ... m/s • Other signs ... #diagnosis #management
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
Hypertension (CTEPH ... Plexiform-lesion formation Clinical ... heart function (JVD ... S3, tricuspid regurgitation ... #management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Summary • Hypotension ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... crackles, elevated JVP ... #criticalcare #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... auscultation, JVD ... with presence of pulmonary ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... precede other signs ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... #criticalcare # ... comparison #challenges #management