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Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Adrenalin - "Epi" - ACLS ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #pharmacology #indications
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
risk factors, management ... #management #medications ... #treatment #diagnosis ... Wigley AM, et al ... A, Tesch F, et al
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Inhibitors of Na+K+2Cl ... • Nephrogenic diabetes ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... the type of and indication ... Diabetes regimen ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Pilot balloon ... consistent for all ... Surgical management ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... hypoperfusion - toxic-induced ... • Type B1: - Diabetes ... - HIV/HAART medications ... lactate and can act
Candida Glabrata
Species of Candida Most Commonly Isolated in Bloodstream Infections
 • Symptomatic mucosal infection is detected
antibacterial medications ... • 20% of all ... which are more toxic ... CGlabrata #candidemia #diagnosis ... #management #fungemia