21 results
Comparison of Common MRI Sequences - T1 vs T2 vs Flair
T1:
 • CSF IS DARK
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Comparison of Common ... MRI Sequences - ... drdevradiology #MRI ... #basics #neuroradiology ... T1 #T2 #FLAIR #comparison
Vasopressors Demystified

Shock comes in many flavors and so do vasopressors. Here’s a OnePager summarizing my approach
Demystified Shock ... #Vasopressors #Basics ... #CriticalCare #Management ... #Pharmacology #Comparison
Summary Table of how the 4 types of shock affect the circulatory system: 
 - Hypovolemic
the 4 types of shock ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Types #Shock # ... Comparison #Table
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Shock and Vasoactive ... and etiology of shock ... Cardiogenic: Acute MI ... inopressors #diagnosis #management ... #comparison #table
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
Classification of Shock ... Hypovolemic shock ... - Septic shock ... Endocarditis - Post-MI ... #Cardiogenic #Comparison
Management Algorithm for Confusion
- Substrate verification, glucose, oxygen checks
- Toxidrome present
- Focal findings on neurologic examination
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Management Algorithm ... physical examination, basic ... CSF, thyroid, MRI ... AlteredMentalStatus #Delirium #Management
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... in refractory shock ... in setting of shock ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... criticalcare #summary #comparison
Myocarditis
Diagnosis 
• Endomyocardial biopsy (gold standard, rarely performed) 
• Clinical presentation 
• Cardiovascular MRI 
Clinical 
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Cardiovascular MRI ... • Cardiogenic shock ... cardiac death Management ... Myocarditis #Diagnosis #Management
Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA ... #Pharmacology #Comparison ... CHF #Cardiology #Management
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Ventilation: The Basics ... In the most basic ... review the most basic ... #Modes #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare