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Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism ... Diagnostics: STAT ... stacked nebs • PE ... diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... Treatment Systemic ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... #Treatment #AcutePE ... #Management #CriticalCare
D-Sign of Acute Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS - Parasternal Short Axis

Acute shortness of breath with this
Acute Pulmonary Embolism ... suspicious for PE ... @eabramsMD #DSign ... AcutePE #Pulmonary #Embolism ... Echocardiogram #CriticalCare
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... of generalized status ... The duration of status ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Metformin Treatment in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3A, 3B, or
Metformin Treatment ... Kidney Disease Stages ... Metformin #CKD3 #CKD4 #Dosing ... VisualAbstract #Nephrology
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
algorithm for the treatment ... for appropriate dosing ... vein thrombosis; PE ... = pulmonary embolism
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
w/ early shock state ... Altered Mental Status ... Pulmonary >> Acute PE ... Management #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
essential to determine treatment ... ), RV Failure (PE ... Tamponade, Pulmonary Embolism ... amniotic or fat embolism ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
summary of what is going ... • Confirm code status ... Orders placed, treatments ... RRT #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Algorithm for Status ... Fosphenytoin 20 PE ... give additional 5 PE ... Management #Algorithm #Neurology ... #pharmacology #dosing