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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
arterial sheath and ... the coronaries during ... coronary artery perfusion ... Complications and ... management #cardiology #criticalcare
RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS ... EMS intubated and ... followed by 90mg iv infusion ... Pulmonary #Embolism #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #DSign
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
airway adjuncts and ... mask if needed) and ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on
Push Dose Pressors - Mixing Instructions - Epinephrine and Phenylephrine

Epinephrine Preparation steps:
1. Add 9 mL of
- Epinephrine and ... phenylephrine by using ... Label syringe #Pharmacology ... #CriticalCare #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Adequate perfusion ... then be excreted using ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
medication list and ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... Reorientation during ... Physical therapy and ... Treatment #MICU #CriticalCare
Pulse Oximetry Summary
Pulse oximetry is the non-invasive continuous measurement of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin. It
Shine Red and IR ... through the skin and ... Using a standard ... after a pause) Perfusion ... Oximetry #Summary #critcalcare
Push Dose Pressors - Mixing Instructions.

EPINEPHRINE
Has alpha and beta 1/2 effects so it is an inopressor
Do
EPINEPHRINE Has alpha and ... increases in coronary perfusion ... a 3 ml syringe and ... 50-200 mcg) #Pharmacology ... #CriticalCare #
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
airway, breathing, and ... • Intubation and ... 0.5-3.0-mg/kg/hr infusion ... Algorithm #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
include any child coming ... no apparent focus ... ascites, pleural effusion ... , pericardial effusion ... capillary perfusion