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Algorithm for the management of severe or refractory anaphylaxis and related airway and vascular complications in
Algorithm for the management ... complications in the ICU ... anaphylaxis #Algorithm #management ... #criticalcare # ... treatment
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
Factors: • SICU ... > MICU, ♀, ↑Age ... heparin-PF4 complex → plt ... hypercoagulable state and plt ... #Treatment #Hematology
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
Hepatitis B - Treatment ... Indications Treatment ... Presence of CP or PC ... #Indications #management ... #hepatology
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
RISK FACTORS - ICU ... guide targeted treatments ... PICS #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare # ... icu
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
Treatment of Thrombotic ... HUS) Treatment ... admission to the ICU ... Thrombocytopenic #Purpura #management ... #hematology
Assessment and Treatment of Severe Asthma, According to Inflammatory Phenotypes, in Patients without a Response to
Assessment and Treatment ... Multidisciplinary Management ... of at least 30 IU ... #Management #PCC
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
are common in ICU ... ulceration or treatment ... Presentation • Management ... #Prophylaxis #criticalcare ... #pharmacology #management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
 - 
Exclude hypoglycemia if
Checklist for Treatment ... Delirium in the ICU ... Delirium #Checklist #Management ... #Treatment #MICU ... #CriticalCare
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Orders placed, treatments ... remain on floor vs ICU ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Management of Jehovah's ... Witness patient in ICU ... pts will accept PCC ... #CriticalCare # ... Management