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Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
SVT - Management Algorithm ... , Monitors, Pads ... AP Stable? ... tachycardia #Management #Algorithm ... #peds #Pediatric
Main types of autoimmune encephalitis in the ICU. 
Anti-NMDAR anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor, ADEM acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Anti-GFAP
cerebrospinal fluid, MRI ... resonance imaging, EEG ... electroencephalography, Abs ... encephalitis #comparison #table
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... (MI = myocardial ... metabolic equivalent; ECG ... evaluation of stable ... #ACS #stresstest
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
dependent DM ACS ... algorithm to determine ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... • <12mo since ACS
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
ancestry, LGE on MRI ... /ARNI/MRA • Avoid ... during Delivery • Stable ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... (e.g., ACE/ARB)
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
receptor antagonists (MRA ... ARB, diabetes) ACE ... Pgp-dependent drugs (e.g ... contraindications #table
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
edema visualized as ... Vascular narrowing on MRA ... circulation: MCA ACA ... • EEG: With persistent ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs
Hyperthermic Toxidromes
Five toxidromes may present with overlapping features: hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, altered mental status/seizures.
 • Sympathomimetic -
of muscarinic Ach ... serotoninergic meds ... dopamine blockers (e.g ... dopamine agonists (e.g ... Toxidromes #comparison #table