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Stoma Indications, Output and Complications

Stoma Types:
 • End ileostomy
 • Loop ileostomy
 • End colostomy
 •
Stoma Indications, Output ... • Ileus • Evisceration ... varices • High-output ... Stoma #Ostomy #Output
Decompensated Heart Failure Management Strategies

Wet (volume overloaded) vs Dry (euvolemic) and Cold (low cardiac output) vs
Cold (low cardiac output ... normal cardiac output ... management #CHF #cardiology
Decompensated Heart Failure Classification
Wet (volume overloaded) vs Dry (euvolemic) and Cold (low cardiac output) vs Warm
Cold (low cardiac output ... normal cardiac output ... CHF #diagnosis #cardiology
POCUS - Measuring Cardiac Output
1) Calculate LVOT Area
2) Calculate LVOT VTI
3) Calculate Cardiac Output

SV = (LVOT
Measuring Cardiac Output ... Calculate Cardiac Output ... Pocus101 #Cardiac #Output ... #Measurement #cardiology
Approach to Oliguria 
Oliguria (urine output <0.3-0.5 cc/kg IBW) 

- Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#Oliguria #Diagnosis #Management
Oliguria (urine output ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes: - High Output ... #Arrhythmias #Cardiology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation Algorithm
In addition to edema and urine concentration, always consider urine
and Evaluation Algorithm ... consider urine output ... Diagnosis #Evaluation #Algorithm
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... regurgitation • High output ... Abnormalities #Disorders #Cardiology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Excessive urine output ... • Bladder Outlet ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Stroke Volume & Cardiac Output Measurement on POCUS
Accurately measure LVOT diameter:
1. Obtain PLAX 
2. Zoom to
Volume & Cardiac Output ... Volume #Cardiac #Output ... Measurement #POCUS #cardiology