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Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... Intubation 2) Bad ... Diagnosis #Management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... chronic obstructive pulmonary ... and roflumilast can ... Algorithm #Management #Pulmonary ... SABA #SAMA #ICS #Pharmacology
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
and Delirium (PAD ... the ICU Triad (PAD ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... #ICU #CriticalCare
Valproic Acid in the ICU for Agitation and Delirium
Up to 70% of ICU patients experience agitation
pain & agitation can ... Can be administered ... Agitation #Delirium #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
- Indication: Can ... comparison #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
pressure, which can ... Both can decrease ... IPAP can help generate ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... #indications #criticalcare
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
Hypertensive emergency can ... - Pulmonary edema ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Nasal cannula can ... HFNC can prevent ... HFNC can match demand ... Devices #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Manifestations can ... Shock can be broken ... Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pulmonary embolism ... It can be the result ... Pathophysiology #Comparison #criticalcare