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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... 1.5 High CO / Low ... Decompensated CHF ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
and low urine output ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #table #foamed ... #heartfailure #chf
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
attention to volume status ... approach to the differential ... Assess volume status ... include vaptans (HF ... #management #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... Elimination (see Table ... Optimize volume status ... acidosis) • Low ... #nephrology #K
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
patient with a low ... short course of treatment ... on the basis of CSF ... and immunologic status ... is proposed: #Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Reversible course Differential ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... per day until stable ... #nephrology
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
are typically able ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... echocardiogram #management ... #criticalcare #foamed ... #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Orthopedic • Low ... medical and surgical management
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... both conditions, low ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #foamed