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American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
American College of Critical ... 2) Subsequent ICU ... #Shock #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare # ... Peds #Pediatrics
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
: HR > 180bpm ECG ... AP Stable? ... Maneuvers - Ice ... Signs of shock or ... #Algorithm #peds
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
common in OR; in MICU ... , HOCM, etc ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison #table
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
hyponatremia, AKI, etc ... esp in work-up/management ... of shock MICRO ... will also get an EKG ... diagnosis #workup #criticalcare
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
changes (especially QT ... incongruous with clinical ... NPO, or profound shock ... #Hypokalemia #Management ... #CriticalCare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... #icu #clinical
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Pts: cardiogenic shock ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... support for patients clinically ... teratogenic GDMT meds
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... • EEG: With persistent ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Serologic and EMG ... Bedside: ice pack ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... : • Admit to PICU ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm