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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Decompensated CHF ... #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... algorithm #treatment #management
Heart Failure (HFrEF) Treatment - GDMT for stage C 

For patients with Heart Failure with REDUCED
getting patients on medication ... with HFrEF, we should ... both of these medications ... /ambcarerx #CHF ... #Pharmacology #Management
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... Liver function test ... - Review of medication ... limit them as able ... #CriticalCare
HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) - Truvada 

HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is available in the form of
single once-daily tablet ... PrEP, patient should ... & side effect management ... Renal function should ... Adherence to the daily medication
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
AMS, SOB from CHF ... sedative & pain medication ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... Na delivery): CHF ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... disease b) CHF ... determine if stress test ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
#diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #table #foamed ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
NMO-IgG (anti-AQP4) should ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... should be ordered ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... May have typical HF ... Delivery • Stable ... Contraception counseling should ... started, patients should