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COVID-19 review…here is a list of some of the drugs that are currently being used or
Also, WHO recently ... most effective treatments ... #CoronaVirus #Treatment ... #Pharmacology #CriticalCare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Generally thought of as ... Adrenalin - "Epi" - ACLS ... MICU, often used as ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... #summary #comparison
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
are not the same as ... Pressure Support - All ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
bronchoscopic and surgical treatments ... Note that not all ... clinical care in all ... long-term outcomes or comparison ... at some but not all
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Introduce yourself as ... Orders placed, treatments ... RRT #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
carry treatment ... It also stimulates ... But we also have ... algorithm #management #treatment ... #criticalcare #
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
as data on new ... treatment options ... US and updated treatment ... clarified the treatment ... #Coronavirus #CriticalCare
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Can be used in all ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison ... medication assisted treatment ... give naloxone as ... Hospital Opioid Use Treatment ... Buprenorphine #Comparison
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
partially developing as ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #treatment #medications