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Differential Diagnosis of Pericardial Effusion

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

- Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Pericardial
of Pericardial Effusion ... Pericarditis Recent MI ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
Care Medicine algorithm ... goal-directed stepwise management ... 2) Subsequent ICU ... maintain normal perfusion ... #Shock #Algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... Hgb>7gm/dL) I - ICU ... Varices #Bleeding #Summary ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Hepatorenal Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Who gets HRS?
 • Decompensated cirrhosis
 • Typically with existing
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Who gets ... Dose: 0.5-3mg/h (infusion ... Typically requires ICU ... HRS #Diagnosis #Management
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
hypertension; ICD ... circulatory support; and MI ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary • Hypotension ... Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... Shock - MI ... #Summary #criticalcare
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary A defect ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... SpO2 > 88% • Management ... syndrome #diagnosis #management
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
A summary of the ... asthma-COPD overlap; ICS ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Check and maintain ABC ... : • Admit to PICU ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Therapy (RRT) - ICU ... One Pager Summary ... molecules via diffusion ... of RRT in the ICU ... #Therapy #RRT #managment