23 results
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
Auto-PEEP: - DDx ... = 2/3 auto-PEEP ... - DDx: Pain, Dynamic ... Treat underlying cause ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis #management
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Lung Ultrasound Findings ... pleura in severe cases ... - Dynamic air ... Bilateral A-Lines - Deep ... #signs #Lung #POCUS
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Clotting Factors Findings ... Laboratory Findings ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erectile Dysfunction ... Sensate • Focus ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
- Ipsilateral findings ... Contralateral findings ... weakness - Bladder dysfunction ... fibers involved in deep ... - Sphincter dysfunction
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... efforts should focus ... underlying renal dysfunction ... Hyperkalemia #Evaluation #Algorithm
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
hepatocytes → Liver dysfunction ... = nonspecific (nausea ... Multiorgan failure Findings ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... obgyn #diagnosis #management
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
AC/VC (VTE/RR/PEEP ... • AC/PC (PC/PEEP ... + changes/new findings ... / TUBES: know gauges ... #CriticalCare #Management
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for Three Common Causes ... end-expiratory pressure (PEEP ... infusion based on dynamic ... #Shock #Management
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resuscitation Algorithm ... ventilation) b) dynamic ... resuscitation should focus ... Resuscitation #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Management