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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome ... socioeconomic status ... guide targeted treatments ... PICS #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... of generalized status ... The duration of status ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment ... - Indications ... - 2% risk of ICH ... #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare
Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity - Summary

Clinical Presentation:
 • Elevations of serum creatine kinase with proximal myalgia
any time during treatment ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... Treatment: ... myopathy #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
Pharmacological Treatment ... of Hepatorenal Syndrome ... #Nephrology #Management ... #Pharmacology #Medications ... #Treatment
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
appropriate acute treatment ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Neurology #PrimaryCare
Status Epilepticus Management

 • Definition of Status Epilepticus
 • Diagnostic Workup
 • Potential Causes

Treatment of Status
Management ... Potential Causes Treatment ... Upon Arrival to ICU ... #epilepsy #neurology ... #treatment
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
• Confirm code status ... Orders placed, treatments ... remain on floor vs ICU ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
Hepatitis B - Treatment ... Indications Treatment ... Immune tolerant state ... Low replicative state ... #Indications #management
Wernicke Encephalopathy - Acute B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis - Caine Criteria (2 of
Diagnosis and Management ... Changes in mental status ... Anorexia nervosa Treatment ... development of Korsakoff syndrome ... #neurology #nutrition