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Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Opioids: • Fentanyl ... Generally first line opioid ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... #diagnosis #management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
of Delirium in ... if uncontrolled pain ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... #Delirium #Checklist ... #Management #Treatment
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
tolerable • High MIC ... dyspnea, chest/back pain ... #valleyfever #management ... #comparison #table ... #pharmacology
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
if also chronic pain ... if neuropathic pain ... dosing by family, opioid ... #management #pharmacology ... #table #addiction
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
Weaknesses: High MIC ... dyspnea, chest/back pain ... Coccidioidomycosis #pharmacology ... #management #treatment ... #coccidioides