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Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cause - Decreased ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... acidosis - Cl⁻ decrease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... extubation success • Decrease ... metabolic acidosis, decrease ... long lasting pain meds ... #Extubation #CriticalCare
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... prolong life and decrease ... flare ups that cause ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Monitors, ECG, Pads ... worsening brady, Signs ... AMS, SOB from CHF ... Increase by 5mA/ ... Then increase to
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... (CHF, cirrhosis ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Foreign Body Decreased ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Low O2 saturation that does not respond to supplemental O2
- Key diagnostic feature (sat < 85%
pulse oximeter causes ... there is no true decrease ... CHF, pneumonia, ... Concentrations #Signs
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nervous System - Decreased ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
hypoxia due to decreased ... tissue demand, decreased ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
hypoxia due to decreased ... tissue demand, decreased ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes