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STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
end-stage heart failure ... ventricular assist device ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Stages #ACCAHA ... #Algorithm
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
; HFpEF, heart failure ... ; HFrEF, heart failure ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Stages #ACCAHA ... #Algorithm #Management
Emergency Tracheostomy Management Algorithm - Patent Upper Airway

This algorithm assumes a potentially patent upper airway, meaning
Emergency Tracheostomy ... Management Algorithm ... and any airway devices ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Tracheostomy #Emergency
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
Possible Hypertensive Emergency ... Hypertensive emergency ... chronic renal failure ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Emergency Laryngectomy ... may have other devices ... These devices should ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Laryngectomy #Emergency
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Insufficiency, Liver Failure ... Losses, Third Spacing ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
OnePager Summary ECMO Emergency ... to OXYGENATOR FAILURE ... CHATTER - visible shaking ... • PUMP FAILURE ... differential #management #criticalcare
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
agents, Renal failure ... Hypertension/Hypertensive emergency ... Imaging Patterns ... External lines/devices ... Testing: • Imaging
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart Failure ... Imaging and more ... #differential #algorithm ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare