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Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
DAAs #Antivirals #table ... #treatment #hcv ... #medications #infectiousdisease
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology #treatment ... #medications #table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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1.5 High CO / Low ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Spinal Cord Injury Low ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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Management Summary Pathogen ... sanitation • Low ... Watery diarrhea, Low-grade ... Treatment: • TMP-SMX-DS ... #microbiology #infectiousdiseases
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
scripts and initial treatment ... algorithms. ... to nonocclusive low ... flow states • ... differences #diagnosis #table
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
SVT - Management Algorithm ... Monitors, Pads AP Stable ... Older children: blow ... tachycardia #Management #Algorithm ... peds #Pediatric #treatment
Medication Protocol for Management of Delirium in Older Adults - Always start low and go slow
Olanzapine
Medication Protocol ... - Always start low ... #Delirium #Medications ... Protocol #Geriatrics #Treatment ... #Pharmacology #Table
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
infection - Management Algorithm ... Hemodynamically stable ... • Resistant pathogens ... after treatment ... infection #Management #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications ... acidosis) • Low ... Slow - don’t delay
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
promotes hemostasis, low ... with, topical medication ... Advantages: Inhibit pathogen ... use with topical medication ... wound #comparison #table