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Atrioventricular Septal Defect
aka AV canal defect aka endocardial cushion defect
 • Epidemiology and Associations
 • Embryology
Surgical Options • Post-Operative ... ICU Management ... cushion #diagnosis #management ... #peds #pediatrics
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
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
common in OR; in MICU ... generally not used 1st tine ... shock/vasoplegia, Post-cardiopulm ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... summary #comparison #table
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - Management ... AP Stable? ... Maneuvers - Ice ... #tachycardia #Management ... #Algorithm #peds
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for the Non-Neonatologist
MR. SOPA:
 - Mask Adjust
 - Reposition Airway
 - Suction
chest diameter Post-Resus ... Targets (STABLE ... Resuscitation #Program #management ... #peds #pediatrics
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU ... esp in work-up/management ... miss MDR bugs) MEDS ... ICU pts a CBC and ... Admitting #Admissions #ICU
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... Hgb>7gm/dL) I - ICU ... Endoscopy 101 - Post-Banding ... Variceal Bleed Management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Management during ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... products early post-partum ... teratogenic GDMT meds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
intubated in the past ... Stable patients ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... they have one post ... medical and surgical management
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