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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
Summary of Infections in which Steroids play a role in treatment
 • TB meningitis
 • TB
hypoxemia • Immune reconstitution ... #Steroids #Indications ... #infections #management
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Stewardship Right Indication ... Ratio Step 1: Clinical ... with a focused clinical ... probability based on clinical ... Stewardship #ultrasound #management
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management ... Indication for ... Consider Indication ... Society of Critical ... support #COVID19 #management
Recent studies have revealed many attractive therapeutic options, even if some of them remain to be
preclinical models and clinical ... covid19 #sarscov2 #management ... #coronavirus #medications
Thyroid Goiter in Severe Hypothyroidism on Neck Physical Examination

TSH 124. Hashimoto’s, lost to care and thyroid
with swallowing, indicating ... Thyroid #Mass #Neck #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
squeezing the calf, indicating ... Tendon #Rupture #Clinical ... #Video #PhysicalExam
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... Pt is DNI with indication ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #management
Pemberton's Sign caused by a Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter

Elevating the arms causes the previously flat neck veins
become distended, indicating ... Thyroid #Goiter #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
positioning • Exact indication ... VV-ECMO • indicatons ... Internet Book of Critical ... support #COVID19 #management