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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
: Distributive shock ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... findings based on cause ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Uses, Peripheral ... #Pharmacology # ... Effect #Management ... #Comparison #Inotropes
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... Buprenorphine - Comparison ... Table Some patients ... medication assisted treatment ... #Pain #Management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock ... Treatment - ED ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Pleuritic chest pain ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential ... #causes #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... - Abdominal pain ... #causes #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #table #foamed ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Kidney stones caused ... • Hypovolemic shock ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Medications #Table