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Hepatorenal Syndrome Treatment
Volume expansion: 
 • Albumin (typical dose = 1g/kg on day 1 +/- day
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... terlipressin (intravenous ... #Hepatorenal #Syndrome ... #Treatment #management ... #HRS #nephrology
Balloting the ETT cuff refers to exerting gentle bouncing pressure over the suprasternal notch while palpating
palpating the ETT pilot ... further to the pilot ... ballot the ETT has ... #Management #CriticalCare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Abdominal compartment syndrome ... UOP > 0.5 cc/kg/hr ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... algorithm #treatment #management
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Intravenous potassium ... Rate of 10 mEq/hr ... Rate of 20 mEq/hr ... #Hypokalemia #Management ... #CriticalCare
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... guide etiology & management ... abdominal compartment syndrome ... (0.1-0.3 mg/kg/hr ... #CriticalCare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Propofol infusion syndrome ... doses (ie. 20 mg/hr ... x > 6 hrs) can ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Pilot balloon ... neck (usually has ... Surgical management ... #differential #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
POST-CANNULATION SYNDROME ... oxygenator at 24-48 hrs ... #differential #management ... #criticalcare
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
conditions, serum BHB has ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... differential #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare