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Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
line non-benzo sedative ... used as first sedative ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... #CriticalCare #
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Pupillary Defects - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Relative Afferent ... • Botulism Pharmacologic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
common in OR; in MICU ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
have achieved negative ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #icu #clinical ... #pharmacology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
The ECF and ICF ... making it more negative ... The ICF responds ... #foamed #criticalcare ... diagnosis #treatment #pharmacology
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Coccidioides - Negative ... Cryptococcus - Negative ... BAL GM does not differentiate ... - Frozen ice-pops ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison