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Causes of Relative Bradycardia - Note the propensity for intracellular organisms.
Infectious: 
Legionella, Psittacosis, Q fever, Typhoid
Causes of Relative ... Bradycardia - Note ... #bradycardia #Causes ... #differential # ... infectiousdiseases #table
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Classification and Differential ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Decompensated CHF ... , CVP > 12 • Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Types #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Decompensated CHF ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Hypotensive Patient - Differential ... Resistance Bradycardia ... output): • Sinus bradycardia ... depletion • Pulmonary ... stenosis • Meds: negative
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Bradycardia - Differential ... • Bradycardia ... Hyperkalemia Pulmonary ... Heart block Medications ... #differential #
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Bradycardia 1) ... AMS, SOB from CHF ... Administer sedative ... & pain medication ... #diagnosis #differential
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
), Symptomatic bradycardia ... - Symptomatic bradycardia ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... summary #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #indications
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Chronic Dyspnea - Differential ... Artery Disease • Stable ... Interstitium • ILD • CHF ... Vessels • Pulmonary ... #Dyspnea #SOB #Differential
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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- Achieving a Negative ... Advantages Of A Negative ... CONCENTRATION MEDICATIONS ... aldosterone states (CHF ... Balance #management #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential ... Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... Management: 1) Indications ... Diagnosis #Management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare