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Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Optimize Nutrition — feeding ... Diuresis — Dry lungs are ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm ... #Extubation #CriticalCare
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
- Scoping Summary ... Individualize ; intubation ... acute settings - Pre-endoscopic ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... cell antigens, leading ... Antigen-antibody complexes are ... Tuberculin test, Graft rejection ... types #allergy #table
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... Diagnosis • Pre-existing ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... during Delivery • Stable ... Period • Breast-feeding
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... - Scoping Summary ... Pre-Endoscopic ... poor outcomes • Intubation ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... any mention of a difficult ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - what is the bleeding ... Determine if any labs are
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
bedside ultrasound are ... causing hypovolemia needing ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare