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Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
, Signs and Symptoms ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Sign #Symptoms #
Signs and Symptoms of Toxidromes

Sympathomimetic / GABAergic withdrawal 
Cholinergic 
Anticholinergic 
Opioid withdrawal 
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 
Serotonin
Signs and Symptoms ... Serotonin syndrome ... Toxidromes #Comparison #Table ... Sympathomimetics #Diagnosis ... #Toxicology
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Syndrome Identify ... serotoninergic meds ... normalize vital signs ... then 2 mg q2h if symptoms ... #toxicology
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
as for septic shock ... abdominal compartment syndrome ... limit them as able ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... and Management ... at the time of diagnosis ... Self-limiting, chronic but stable ... #Management #Signs
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... acute coronary syndrome ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... factor PRES Diagnosis ... Neurological symptoms ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #diagnosis #management