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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
, HOCM, etc ... #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Common Vasopressors ... Cardiac ischemia #Vasopressors ... Inotropes #comparison #table ... #pharmacology # ... criticalcare
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
rupture, VSD, etc ... hasankazmi01 #Vasopressors ... #Drugs #pharmacology ... inopressors #diagnosis #management ... #comparison #table
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Internet Book of Critical ... #Properties #Table ... #Pharmacology # ... Effect #Management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
and Management ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... Neurogenic >> Vasopressors ... #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Algorithm Identify ... : HR > 180bpm ECG ... Monitors, Pads AP Stable ... Signs of shock or ... #Pediatric #treatment
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
infection SEPTIC SHOCK ... Patients w/ septic shock ... Clinical construct ... recognition and treatment ... #QSOFA #SIRS #criticalcare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... • Begin vasopressor ... perfusion, begin vasopressor ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... as for septic shock ... amount fluid, vasopressors ... limit them as able ... #CriticalCare
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Drugs Used for the Treatment ... or detachment, etc ... highlighted circle= clinical ... #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Table #Management