5 results
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... • Persistent fever ... Internet Book of Critical ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
tool to assess level ... will vary with clinical ... No pharmacologic ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality BPAP - Bi-Level ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... for hemoglobin level ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... Cardiac cath if ... differential #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #pharmacology