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Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
tree of FALLS-protocol ... assessment of Shock ... #algorithm #Lung ... #Pulmonology #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Fluids
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... ChestPain #POCUS #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare # ... Shock #Crashing ... #Diagnosis #Protocol
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
: Distributive shock ... , Shock where ↑ ... Inotropes #comparison #table ... #pharmacology # ... criticalcare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... in refractory shock ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... summary #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Lactic Acidosis ... Cardiogenic & Septic Shock ... Drugs/Toxins: - Propofol ... with negative lactate ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare
Non-ACS Myocardial Injury - Elevated Troponin Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Chronic Myocardial Injury: End
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Pre-Coronarv): Shock ... Metabolic (ie acidosis ... Occlusion • Stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Non-Benzos): • Propofol ... Propofol infusion ... syndrome (PRIS) - acidosis ... No pharmacologic ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
have achieved negative ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
ECMO Emergency Protocol ... more than what native ... with deoxygenated native ... • HYPERCAPNIA/ACIDOSIS ... differential #management #criticalcare
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
making it more negative ... leads to Metabolic Acidosis ... Metabolic Acidosis ... #foamed #criticalcare ... diagnosis #treatment #pharmacology