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ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Angina Stress ... revascularization (PCI vs CABG ... This is not for acute ... coronary syndrome ... Angina #ChestPain #Diagnosis
Main types of autoimmune encephalitis in the ICU. 
Anti-NMDAR anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor, ADEM acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Anti-GFAP
Main types of autoimmune ... receptor, ADEM acute ... electroencephalography, Abs ... encephalitis #comparison #table ... #neurology #diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Interpretation Steps ... Acute or chronic ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... #Summary #Nephrology
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
1) Determine type ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... #inopressors #diagnosis ... #management #comparison ... #table
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... insufficiency, acute ... #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold ... warm #wet #dry #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diagnosis of ... irrigation • Management ... pulmonary edema ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... Aldosterone, RTA Type ... (Assess GFR), ±VBG ... Elimination (see Table ... #potassium #nephrology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... coronary syndrome ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #heartfailure #chf