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Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
un lymphatic Diagnostic ... endomyocardial biopsy Pharmacology ... #heartfailure #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology ... #pharmacology #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
have achieved negative ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
AMS, SOB from CHF ... Administer sedative ... #bradycardia #diagnosis ... #differential #management ... #cardiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
location of olecranon relative ... fracture • ED Management ... recommendations MH/CCF ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
line non-benzo sedative ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Hypercoagulable (APLAS) Microbiology ... • Coagulase-negative ... Differential Diagnosis ... Endocarditis Diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
tolerable • CSF ... , hypokalemia, negative ... Coccidioidomycosis #coccidioides ... #valleyfever #management ... comparison #table #pharmacology
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
- Weaknesses: CSF ... , hypokalemia, negative ... Coccidioidomycosis #pharmacology ... #management #treatment ... #coccidioides
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
making it more negative ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology