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Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
in the ICU Initial ... Relevant drug levels (e.g ... rigidity) Consider EEG ... #Workup #MICU # ... CriticalCare #Diagnosis
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Checklist for Treatment ... the ICU Remove ... interruption (e.g ... #Delirium #Checklist ... #MICU #CriticalCare
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
RISK FACTORS - ICU ... guide targeted treatments ... screening (CAM-ICU ... diagnosis #management #criticalcare ... #icu
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Witness patient in ICU ... early & document (e.g ... hemostatic agents (e.g ... Witnesses #patient #ICU ... #CriticalCare #
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
EKG. ... Orders placed, treatments ... remain on floor vs ICU ... RRT #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU ... : • For most ICU ... will also get an EKG ... Admitting #Admissions #ICU ... diagnosis #workup #criticalcare
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
intensive care units (ICU ... intensive care units (ICU ... new techniques – e.g ... DharSaty #Coma, #CriticalCare ... hyperthyroidism, #ICU
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... & Dry) is the treatment ... acute coronary syndrome ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Electrodiagnostic studies (Ex EMG ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... intensive care unit (ICU ... Guillain #Barre #Syndrome