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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... common in OR; in MICU ... shock/vasoplegia, Post-cardiopulm ... #Inotropes #management ... summary #comparison #table
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care ... Domain: Anxiety, PTSD ... RISK FACTORS - ICU ... titration (RASS) #Post ... PICS #diagnosis #management
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
a dysregulated host ... hypotension (requiring vasopressors ... likelihood of prolonged ICU ... resuscitation 3 Vasopressor ... #criticalcare #icu
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... range 2-3) for most ... #management #algorithm ... #medications #table ... pharmacotherapy #decisionaid
Hantavirus
Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir
Transmission:
 • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
Aerosol is the most ... • Supportive: ICU ... monitoring, vasopressors ... Hantavirus #diagnosis #management
Cardenas-Garcia et al (2015) performed a prospective observational study of adult patients receiving vasoactive medications through
single center ICU ... used peripheral vasopressors ... reproducible in most ... departments (see table ... #Management #Peripheral
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... Buprenorphine - Comparison Table ... The most common ... Comparison #Pain #Management ... UseDisorder #Addiction #DecisionAid
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... Handbook S/Sx: Most ... periodic paralysis, post-hypothermia ... Elimination (see Table ... concurrent need for vasopressor
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Management during ... Management during ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... products early post-partum
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Most patients, however ... differential #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #criticalcare #icu