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Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis ... ulceration or treatment ... Presentation • Management ... #criticalcare #pharmacology ... #management
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
it → wear for short ... first, then try straps ... irritation, pressure sores ... → adjust straps ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
Adjuvant therapies in critical care: steroids to treat infectious diseases
 - Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia
acute respiratory distress ... InfectiousDiseases #Infections #Pharmacology ... #Management #Treatment
Neuromodulators for Disorders of Gut Brain Interactions (DGBIs)
SSRIs - When anxiety, depression, and phobic features are
TCAs - First-line treatment ... early satiety nausea ... sleep SNRls - Treatment ... Neuromodulators #DGBIs #IBS #pharmacology ... #management
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Drugs Used for the Treatment ... in setting of short ... term treatment. ... #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Table #Management
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment ... Initial medical treatment ... agonist; SAMA, short-acting ... #Algorithm #Management ... SABA #SAMA #ICS #Pharmacology
This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
the 3 main drug classes ... of these drug classes ... regimens are as short ... patients genotype, treatment ... #DAAs #Pharmacology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... Seizure #Algorithm #Management
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Shock Syndrome (STSS ... GAS in 30% of cases ... tissue necrosis STSS ... Treatment Strategy ... #treatment #management
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Evaluate for causes ... deficiency and address causes ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... Postmenopausal #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management