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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In CHF, decreases ... patients (ie., CHF ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #criticalcare # ... management
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... spleen, brain) Indications ... Internet Book of Critical ... #criticalcare # ... diagnosis #management
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #indications
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
-19 Intubation Checklist ... Medications & pre-planned ... Internet Book of Critical ... #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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Diuresis in Critical ... CONCENTRATION MEDICATIONS ... aldosterone states (CHF ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
just simply a clinical ... differential #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare # ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
will vary with clinical ... scenario / sedation indication ... No pharmacologic ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic vs. Trulicib (semaglutide vs. dulaglutide) 

From my experience, Ozempic and Trulicity are the
GLP-1 Medications ... However, clinical ... have ASCVD or HF ... #dulaglutide #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #Comparison
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
tolerable • CSF ... tolerable • Limited clinical ... #valleyfever #management ... #antifungals #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
- Weaknesses: CSF ... Weaknesses: Limited clinical ... Antifungal #agents #medications ... Coccidioidomycosis #pharmacology ... #management #treatment