25 results
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Pain, Agitation, ... Propofol infusion syndrome ... bradycardia • Ketamine ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome ... IntensiveCare #Syndrome ... #PICS #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare ... #icu
Diplopia - Differential Diagnosis
Step 1: Consider Stroke
Step 2: Diplopia PLUS
 - Cavernous Sinus Syndrome
 - Infection
- Differential Diagnosis ... Cavernous Sinus Syndrome ... - Increased ICP ... - Orbital Apex Syndrome ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
     •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Exudative ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Light's Criteria ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Unprovoked ... Hypertension, ICH ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... #Algorithm #Causes
SIRS, qSOFA and Sepsis Definitions
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome - Present if 2 2 of the following
Inflammatory Response Syndrome ... qSOFA #Sepsis #Criteria ... Definitions #severity #criticalcare ... #infection #diagnosis
Berlin Criteria for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 
- Respiratory symptoms must have begun within one
Berlin Criteria ... Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... Respiratory #Distress #Syndrome ... Berlin #Definition #Criteria ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Sepsis - Diagnosis ... EmmGeezee #Sepsis #Criteria ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #QSOFA #SIRS #criticalcare ... #icu
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hyperacute ... Vascular (IS, ICH ... paraneoplastic syndromes ... #Algorithm #Causes
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
abdominal compartment syndrome ... and pain-dose ketamine ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare