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Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Propofol infusion syndrome ... (PRIS) - acidosis ... SE: prolonged QTC ... #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
The ECF and ICF ... Metabolic Acidosis ... causes Hyperkalemia ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... • CSF: Oligoclonal ... autoantibodies - TPO, TTG, etc ... SPS #Diagnosis #Management
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
Rule out other causes ... antiinflammatory properties e.g ... Tetracyclines etc ... TNF blockers had ... diagnosis #management
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
cryoglobulin (CG ... thrombophlebitis, pulmonary ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... #hematology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... May have typical HF ... exertion, orthopnea, PND ... Avoid ARBs • ICD
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Hypocomplementemia • Can cause ... , INC risk PE, Pulmonary ... amyloidosis, PAH ... renal tubular acidosis ... Diagnosis #Management
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
in recipient (e.g ... haptoglobin, ↑LDH, etc ... patients with CHF ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions