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Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Awakening Trial (SAT ... Total scores >2 ... Propofol infusion syndrome ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... , Vit B12, B6, Cu ... #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... Ischemia, Compartment Syndrome ... • Presents as AG ... Bowel Syndrome, ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • If ok with ICU ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
acute coronary syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
Fibrillary = afib • Saw-Tooth ... de pointes • Short ... WolffParkinson-White syndrome ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology ... #diagnosis #system
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
breakdown of glycogen stores ... In both SK and AK ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential ... management #treatment #criticalcare
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
aspect of the wrist ... diagnosed? ... relevant body parts ... subluxation #clinical #physicalexam ... #msk