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Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy ... Resistance, Main Uses, Peripheral ... Effect #Management #Comparison ... #Inotropes
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... Side effects: Peripheral ... #Vasopressors #Inotropes ... #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Main types of autoimmune encephalitis in the ICU. 
Anti-NMDAR anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor, ADEM acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Anti-GFAP
Main types of autoimmune ... cerebrospinal fluid, MRI ... prescriptions #autoimmune ... #encephalitis #comparison ... #table #neurology
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... Predisposing conditions: Autoimmune ... heart valves • MRI ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... Marantic #diagnosis #table
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Full Set of Vital Signs ... bore (18-gauge) peripheral ... Shock - MI ... Vasopressors, Inotropes ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Inflammatory Myopathies
Dermatomyositis
 • Onset: Subacute
 • Pattern: Proximal
 • CK: Up to 50X ULN
 • Autoantibodies:
Anti-MDA5, anti-Mi ... heliotrope, shawl sign ... exclusion Necrotizing Autoimmune ... differential #diagnosis #comparison ... #rheumatology #table
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Lesions Of The Peripheral ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... necrotizing myopathy • Autoimmune ... EMG) studies • MRI ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... Orthopnea/PND and Peripheral ... patients need inotrope ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
tolerable • High MIC ... hypokalemia, negative inotrope ... , and peripheral ... #antifungals #comparison ... #table #pharmacology