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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... , HOCM, etc ... #management #criticalcare ... summary #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... #Vasopressors #Inotropes ... #comparison #table ... #pharmacology # ... criticalcare
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy ... Internet Book of Critical ... #Pharmacology # ... Effect #Management
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
checklist Evaluation ... as for septic shock ... limit them as able ... #Pancreatitis #Checklist ... #CriticalCare
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... changes (especially QT ... NPO, or profound shock ... #Hypokalemia #Management ... #CriticalCare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... when possible (eg ... vasopressor or inotropic ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist ... hyponatremia, AKI, etc ... esp in work-up/management ... of shock MICRO ... diagnosis #workup #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... patients need inotrope ... #differential #algorithm ... #treatment #table ... #pharmacology
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist ... Intubation only if clinically ... (vital signs, clinical ... subjective dyspnea, etc ... #Management #CriticalCare
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Clinical • Under-recognized ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... Delivery • Stable ... support for patients clinically ... therapy, including inotropes