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Delirium in the ICU

Defining delirium
Types of delirium
Consequences of delirium
Reversible causes of delirium
Drug-induced delirium
Non-pharmacologic management of delirium
Pharmacologic
Delirium in the ICU ... delirium Reversible causes ... Pharmacologic ... theABofPharmaC #ICU ... #management #criticalcare
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Causes of Hypernatremia ... Polyuria scheme) e.g ... • Burns • ICU ... Hypernatremia #Nephrology ... #Causes
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... algorithms by Global ... long-acting β2-agonist; ICS ... #Management #Pulmonary ... GOLD2017 #LAMA #LABA #ICS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... objective assessment“ (e.g ... the underlying cause ... #CriticalCare
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic ... • Drug Abuse (e.g ... #causes
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Blood Pressure, Pulmonary ... Resistance, Main Uses ... Dobutamine 2-20 mcg ... Properties #Table #Pharmacology ... #Effect #Management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
it should not cause ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Delirium in the ICU ... interruption (e.g ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... Delirium #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... respiratory tract (e.g ... has potential to cause ... treatment #workup #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... COPD #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #Pharmacology