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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
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
and Management ... Summary • Hypotension ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... Vasopressors, Inotropes ... #Summary #criticalcare
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Algorithm Identify ... : HR > 180bpm ECG ... Monitors, Pads AP Stable ... Maneuvers - Ice ... Signs of shock or
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
hyponatremia, AKI, etc ... /management of shock ... note, discharge summary ... will also get an EKG ... #criticalcare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... Ameliorate increased work ... vasopressor or inotropic ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... therapy, including inotropes
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 ... #icu #clinical
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Lipase, CK • ECG ... Cardiac Surgeon and ICU ... CPR • Max 3 shocks ... Hypothermia #Protocol #management ... #treatment #algorithm