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Differential Diagnosis of Pericardial Effusion

Trauma
Pericarditis
Recent MI
Autoimmune 
Neoplastic 
Endocrine/Metabolic 
Venous Congestion 
Medications 

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#Pericardial
of Pericardial Effusion ... Pericarditis Recent MI ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Post-MI Free Wall Rupture
1. What's the role of revascularization when presenting with late STEMI?
2. What are
Post-MI Free Wall ... hemorrhagic pericardial effusion ... (FWR) after an MI ... pursue surgical management ... acuteMI #diagnosis #management
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
goal-directed stepwise management ... 2) Subsequent ICU ... maintain normal perfusion ... 6.0L/min/m2 in PICU ... Pediatrics #Sepsis #Management
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
hypertension; ICD ... circulatory support; and MI ... ACCAHA #Algorithm #Management
Hepatorenal Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Who gets HRS?
 • Decompensated cirrhosis
 • Typically with existing
Diagnosis and Management ... Dose: 2-12mg/24h (infusion ... Dose: 0.5-3mg/h (infusion ... Typically requires ICU ... HRS #Diagnosis #Management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Delirium (PAD) in the ICU ... Addressing the ICU ... assessment of the ICU ... Propofol infusion ... CriticalCare #diagnosis #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... either due to a diffusion-perfusion ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... SpO2 > 88% • Management ... syndrome #diagnosis #management
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
ICU Pre-Rounding ... • AC/VC (VTE/RR/ ... goal (+/- CAM-ICU ... @EmmGeezee #ICU ... #CriticalCare #Management
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Cardiogenic Shock - Management ... edema - Large effusion ... nitroglycerine infusion ... treatment for acute MI ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... Shock - MI ... Shock #Diagnosis #Management