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Pharmacologic prophylaxis of VTE in selected clinical scenarios.

Enoxaparin 
Dalteparin 
Fondaparinux 
Dabigatran 
Unfractionated Heparin
Warfarin 
Aspirin 

#prophylaxis #VTE
VTE in selected clinical ... #DVT #dosing #Medications ... #management #indications ... #pharmacology #table
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... & Inspiratory Positive ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #criticalcare # ... management
Glaucoma - Emergency Department Management
- All patients should get emergency ophthalmologic consultation
- Start with eye drops
Emergency Department Management ... eye drops (see table ... and add systemic medications ... blocker) - Topical meds ... #Table
Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Treatment options for AUD include psychosocial treatment and medications. Individualize based on
treatment and medications ... combination with medications ... there may be some positive ... as first line medication ... PrimaryCare #Treatment #Management
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... - Review of medication ... balance >3-4 liters positive ... limit them as able ... #CriticalCare
Diuresis in Critical Care - Achieving a Negative Fluid Balance
Advantages Of A Negative Fluid Balance:
 •
1.19x per liter of positive ... CONCENTRATION MEDICATIONS ... REMOVE UNECCESARY MEDS ... Fluid #Balance #management ... #criticalcare
Osborn waves - positive deflections at the J point (negative in aVR and V1) with a
Osborn waves - positive ... brain injury, medications ... Cardiology #diagnosis #CriticalCare ... Electrocardiogram #ECG #Clinical
Bronchiolitis - Lower respiratory tract (bronchioles) 

Microbiology 
 • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (most commonl
Influenza virus Clinical ... Respiratory failure Management ... • Continuous positive ... Bronchiolitis #Diagnosis #Management ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
spleen, brain) Indications ... Persistent fever, positive ... Internet Book of Critical ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
on scores and clinical ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... prognostication #diagnosis #management ... stratification #criticalcare