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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Inotropes #comparison #table ... #pharmacology # ... criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #table #foamed ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
The ECF and ICF ... causes Hyperkalemia ... #foamed #criticalcare ... management #diagnosis #treatment ... #pharmacology #
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
starting amiodarone treatment ... pneumonia, ARDS, DAH ... of lipid-laden 'foamy ... Exclude other causes ... macrophages Treatment
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
This becomes a flawed ... are typically able ... treat the primary cause ... management #clinical #criticalcare ... #foamed #treatment
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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in the Abortive Treatment ... SECOND-TIER TREATMENTS ... Phenytoin - May cause ... Medications #Neurology #Pharmacology ... #Dosing #Table