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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... : Prevention of ... #BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis ... #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology #
Guide to Pain Management in Patients with Cirrhosis:

Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and Opiates
#Management #Pharmacology #Pain #Cirrhosis #Medications
Guide to Pain Management ... Patients with Cirrhosis ... #Pharmacology # ... Pain #Cirrhosis ... #Medications
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... failure, liver cirrhosis ... • Prevention ... #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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Diuresis in Critical ... CONCENTRATION MEDICATIONS ... REMOVE UNECCESARY MEDS ... aldosterone states (CHF, Cirrhosis ... Fluid #Balance #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Toxoplasma gondii Encephalitis in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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IDSA Recommendations ... for Preventing ... infections #HIVAIDS #management ... #pharmacology # ... pharmacology
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic ... Pain Management ... liver disease or cirrhosis ... Table #Ladder #medications ... #pharmacology #
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
include abdominal pain ... patients with cirrhosis ... #UseDisorder #Management ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Management Principles
Prerenal - Correct hemodynamic derangements:
 • If low preload →
Injury (AKI) - Management ... high preload → Diuretics ... specific treatment • AIN ... Foley catheter • Medications ... → Stop meds
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
- Review the medication ... if uncontrolled pain ... Q8hr - If cirrhotic ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... Delirium #Checklist #Management
IDSA Acceptable Indications for Indwelling Urinary Catheter Use
 • Clinically significant urinary retention - Temporary relief
IDSA Acceptable ... significant urinary retention ... or incontinence pads ... Catheter #Foley #Management ... #IDSA