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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Cardiac Stress Testing
Exercise:
 • Everyone who can exercise should!
 • They must be able to raise
• They must be able ... 85% of predicted value ... production to cause ... and asthma • Inotropes ... : EKG ($), ECHO
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... values. 3. ... risk factors (eg ... hypertension (eg ... hypertension (eg
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
• Vascular (e.g ... • Neurologic (e.g ... Causes: • SAH ... #Comparison #Neurology ... #Diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... patients need inotrope ... the determined cause ... #foamed #heartfailure ... #chf #criticalcare
Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
deposition of fibrils formed ... dyscrasias • Secondary ... • Heavy-chain (AH ... LVH, low-voltage EKG ... Cardiac Testing: • EKG
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
system including valves ... consider if this is secondary ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Management