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Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
) - High-risk ... submassive PE (risk ... 50mg IV) - 2% risk ... of ICH and 6% risk ... AcutePE #Management #CriticalCare
COVID-19: ICU Guidelines for the Non-Intensivist
Infection Control
Risk Factors for Severe Disease
Initial Laboratory Workup
COVID-19 Specific Medications
Respiratory
Cardiac
Hematologic
Neuro/Sedation

#COVID19 #ICU
Non-Intensivist Infection ... Control Risk Factors ... COVID-19 Specific Medications ... #COVID19 #ICU #criticalcare
Stool Cultures - Indications in Diarrhea
Patient Categories to Order Stool Cultures On:
 • Persisting 1 week
Stool Cultures - Indications ... hospitalization) • High risk ... outbreak) Few infectious ... Stool #Cultures #Indications ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
Tranexamic Acid - Indications ... and Pharmacology ... Hypotension with rapid injection ... fatigue; Increases risk ... #Pharmacology #
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... Post-extubation in high risk ... Contraindications: • Risk ... facial hair) • Risk ... #criticalcare #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... Skin exam for infection ... the type of and indication ... days before Pulmonary
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Clinical Disease
Indication:  Individuals
Clinical Disease Indication ... with epidemic risk ... patients are still at risk ... #infections #HIVAIDS ... #pharmacology
Hydroxychloroquine - Risks and Benefits in Lupus
Benefits:
↓ Disease activity, ↓ Flare, ↓ Damage, ↓ Corticosteroid dose,
Thrombosis, ↓ Severe infection ... Cardiovascular risk ... recommended with other medications ... deficiency [(limited) risk ... Benefits #Lupus #pharmacology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
commonly used medications ... mistaken these medications ... carrying only a low risk ... GI tract) and injection ... GLP1 #Agonists #Pharmacology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Laryngeal and pulmonary ... : Testing EGD indications ... three or more risk ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology