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Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Massive Hemoptysis ... - Differential ... : 1) Indications ... Sophia_Hayes_MD #Massive #Hemoptysis ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis - Impaired Excretion vs Redistribution

Impaired Urinary Excretion 
 - Renal failure
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... lysissyndrome - Massive Hemolysis ... Rhabdomyolysis Medications ... #Hyperkalemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Table
Common Medications Known to Prolong QTc
Antiarrhythmics - Amiodarone, sotalol, flecainide, quinidine, dronedarone, dofetilide
Vasopressors/inotropes - Epinephrine, norepinephrine,
Common Medications ... pseudoephedrine #QTc #Prolongation ... #Medications #Causes ... #differential # ... #pharmacology #table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Sophia_Hayes_MD #Shock #Differential ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... algorithm #treatment #management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... Pleuritic chest pain, hemoptysis ... > 10 days - Hemoptysis ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #indications
QTc Prolongation - Medications and Conditions that Prolong QT: From "A to N"
A - Anti-A-rrhythmics
B -
QTc Prolongation ... - Medications and ... #QTc #Prolongation ... #differential # ... diagnosis #table
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
wounds, need for hemostasis ... wounds, promotes hemostasis ... with, topical medication ... Dressings #Materials #management ... wound #comparison #table
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... guide etiology & management ... - Review of medication ... limit them as able ... #CriticalCare
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... injury, ischemia, hemolysis ... Pseudohyperkalemia - hemolysis ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications