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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Evaluation Algorithm

- Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#4TScore #HITT #Algorithm #HeparinInduced #Thrombocytopenia #Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Heparin-Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... (HIT) Evaluation ... Algorithm - ... #Thrombocytopenia
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Likelihood, Diagnosis and Management
 - HIT Suspected
 - Calculate 4T Score
Heparin Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... (HIT) - Likelihood ... #Thrombocytopenia ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... HIT Algorithm ... NephPrasad #Heparin ... diagnosis #4Ts #algorithm
Heparin - Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) vs Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin (LMWH)
UFH:
 • Advantages: 
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- Ok in renal failure ... thrombocytopenia ... monitoring is needed, it ... thrombocytopenia ... Unfractionated #pharmacology
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
with suspected HIT ... the results of HIT ... #Heparin #Induced ... #Thrombocytopenia ... #Algorithm
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Liver Failure ... Hepatitis • HIV ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
of NIPPV - DO IT ... management #schema #criticalcare ... #hypoxia #failure ... #algorithm #survivingsepsis
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
unclear whether it ... management #schema #criticalcare ... #hypoxia #failure ... #algorithm
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
bradycardia. renal/liver failure ... extubation, as it ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
It is important ... Decompensated Heart Failure ... #differential #algorithm ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology