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ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Checklist #ETTDepths #TidalVolumes ... #Table #PulmCrit
COVID-19 Signs and Symptoms at the time of Presentation

Fever
Myalgia
Headache
Rinorrhea
Sore Throat
Dyspnea
Chest Tightness
Cough
Sputum
Hemoptysis
Nausea/Vomiting
Diarrhea

Dr. Josh Farkas @pulmcrit via Internet
COVID-19 Signs and ... Presentation Fever ... Sputum Hemoptysis Nausea ... Josh Farkas @pulmcrit ... iBookCC #COVID19 #Signs
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Causes of Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Acquired • Anticoagulation ... Iatrogenic) • Liver ... #Causes #Hematology
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
Check fibrinogen level ... - Fibrinogen level ... Josh Farkas @pulmcirt ... management #schema #criticalcare ... #algorithm #SARSCOV2
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... Management #Neurology #CriticalCare ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm ... #PulmCrit
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
-BiPAP should never ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm ... #PulmCrit
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Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Tuberculosis: can cause ... C deficiency, anticoagulation ... vomiting • Fatigue Signs ... • Low-grade fever ... Reduced libido • Signs
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... suspected: • Signs ... treatment • Elevated liver ... without discernable cause ... • Signs of osteoporosis
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
mm is needed to cause ... ://twitter.com/PulmCrit ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Possible Approach to Immunosuppression in Severe COVID-19

The diagnosis and treatment of cytokine storm remains unknown and
Josh Farkas @pulmcirt ... iBookCC #empiric #anticoagulation ... management #schema #criticalcare ... #algorithm #SARSCOV2