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Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
diagnosis and initial management ... based primarily on clinical ... imprecise, and complemented ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Thrombocytopenia #Algorithm
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
American College of Critical ... Care Medicine algorithm ... goal-directed stepwise management ... of hemodynamic support ... #Shock #Algorithm
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management ... of NIPPV - DO IT ... Society of Critical ... #respiratory #support ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... hierarchy within it ... should be sought to support ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
Hyperkalemia management ... algorithm 2023- ... #emergency #management ... mean it should ... pay attention to clinical
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
for respiratory support ... unclear whether it ... Internet Book of Critical ... #COVID19 #management ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
organ damage Clinical ... deficiency) • HIT ... - APTT < 1.5 x normal ... Hemodynamic/Ventilatory support ... causes #treatment #management
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
meningococcal, H1N1) Clinical ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... require ventilator support ... CSF PROTEIN - NORMAL ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Clinical • Under-recognized ... sx overlap with normal ... early mechanical support ... for patients clinically ... It is an investigative
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
It is important ... just simply a clinical ... even mechanical support ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology