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Shock Classification Types - Comparison Table
JVP, IVC on Ultrasound, Passive Leg Raise, Temperature of extremities, LV
Classification Types - Comparison ... Table JVP, IVC ... extremities, LV Function ... #Table #differentiating ... #criticalcare #
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Antihypertensive Dose Comparison ... potassium, and renal function ... #Hypertension #Management ... #PrimaryCare #Comparison ... #Table
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
on scores and clinical ... mortality) • RV Function ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... prognostication #diagnosis #management ... stratification #criticalcare
Types of Urinary Incontinence and Their Management:

The various types of urinary incontinence, along with the usual
Incontinence and Their Management ... Mixed, Overflow, Functional ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Incontinence #Types #Comparison ... #Table #Stress
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... Diagnostics and Testing ... Distension #Bloating #Management
HFNC compared to NIV
HFNC:
- Comfort - Higher comfort  Eating, drinking and speaking less impaired 
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Higher comfort Eating ... - Mucociliary function ... NIPPV #bipap #comparison ... #management
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
incongruous with clinical ... depend on renal function ... depend on renal function ... #Hypokalemia #Management ... #CriticalCare
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... guide etiology & management ... level - Liver function ... limit them as able ... #CriticalCare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
(arrhythmia in setting ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
worsening valve function ... • Aggressive management ... Internet Book of Critical ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management