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Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... on scores and clinical ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... stratification #criticalcare
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
regurgitation • Chest pain ... manifestations • Chest pain ... Laryngeal and pulmonary ... PPI failure + negative ... Desire to stop medication
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
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Diuresis in Critical ... - Achieving a Negative ... de-escalation) phases of critical ... CONCENTRATION MEDICATIONS ... Balance #management #criticalcare
Osborn waves - positive deflections at the J point (negative in aVR and V1) with a
at the J point (negative ... brain injury, medications ... Cardiology #diagnosis #CriticalCare ... Electrocardiogram #ECG #Clinical
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Blood Pressure, Pulmonary ... Vascular Resistance, Main ... Internet Book of Critical ... Vasopressors #Properties #Table
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- Review of medication ... Pain control - ... gram Q6hr) and pain-dose ... limit them as able ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Normal Hilar Anatomy on Chest X-Ray
The hilum is 95% vessels and while it is not important
possible to be able ... branches and the pulmonary ... LMB - left main ... intermedius LPA - left Pulmonary ... Chest #XRay #CXR #clinical
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Pain, Agitation, ... Family engagement Critical ... tool to assess pain ... will vary with clinical ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... spleen, brain) Indications ... Internet Book of Critical ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #