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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
in Cirrhosis • Pathophysiology ... gastropathy • Dosing ... and Targets: Propranolol ... Cirrhosis #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology #
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Antihypertensive Dose Comparison ... ACEInhibitor #ACEIs #Dosing ... #Conversion #Pharmacology ... #Hypertension #Management ... #PrimaryCare #Comparison
Vasopressors Demystified

Shock comes in many flavors and so do vasopressors. Here’s a OnePager summarizing my approach
in many flavors and ... administer them, and ... Vasopressors #Basics #CriticalCare ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Comparison #Inotropes
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Classification Types - Pathophysiology ... Comparison Obstructive ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Pressors and Inotropes

Norepinephrine
 • alpha1 > beta 1
 • Increase SVR > Inotropy
Vasopressin
 • V1
 •
Pressors and Inotropes ... Pressors #Inotropes #criticalcare ... #pharmacology # ... comparison #shock ... #management
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea ... Rapid Response Management ... Neuro 4) Diagnose using ... the underlying cause ... #criticalcare #
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
in ICU patients and ... hospitalization) • Pathophysiology ... #Prophylaxis #criticalcare ... #pharmacology # ... management
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... Buprenorphine - Comparison ... Dosing usually begins ... Buprenorphine #Comparison ... #Pain #Management
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
sodium • Dosing ... binds magnesium • Dosing ... calcium • Dosing ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Bowel Regimen Guide
Osmotic agents (draws water into bowel, thereby loosening stool
loosening stool and ... Polyethylene glycol - Nausea ... enema - Discomfort during ... #constipation #pharmacology ... agents #internship #comparison