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Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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) - Pathophysiology ... and SAH BP target ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... directly and via lactic ... #Pathophysiology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Elevation, Lactic ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... output - Acute pulmonary ... - HIV/HAART medications
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
the first-line medication ... for treatment of ... We pay close attention ... function since lactic ... #Metformin #Pharmacology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
against the drop in pH ... K+ in the ECF causes ... when we take it ... management #diagnosis #treatment ... #pharmacology #
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
Manifestations Causes ... HF • Moderate pulmonary ... also seen • Lactic ... /confusion - WE ... beriberi #nutrition #pathophysiology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... gastric acidity, medications ... pernicious anemia, PA ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... Joan Lee @taleanski
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... the treatment goal ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #clinical #pharmacology