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There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
between these 3 ... hormones that work ... #differential #algorithm ... #criticalcare # ... foamed
Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Severe ... Hypoglycemia ... possible) Step #3: ... #Hypoglycemia #
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... fludrocortisone step 3 ... kaliuresis #management #criticalcare ... #treatment #diuretics ... diuresis #nephrology #algorithm
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... pseudohyponatremia • hyperglycemia ... administration Step 3. ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Dehydration Shock Treatment ... Lactate < 2.0 3) ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
day divided in 2-3 ... Nissle • VSL#3: ... • Budesonide Foam ... suppository or foam ... #treatment #IBD
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment ... Algorithm ECG ... Side effect: hypoglycemia ... monitor glucose x 3 ... #Algorithm #Management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Checklist for Treatment ... - Exclude hypoglycemia ... consider empiric treatment ... sleep (melatonin -•3 ... #MICU #CriticalCare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Readily Reversibles 3) ... and Survey 4) Workup ... Management #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
disease) - Forced ... - Infectious workup ... ) - Forced vital ... capacity: Monitor 2-3 ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare