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Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... Low dose 0.5 mg/kg ... RA thrombus Nick ... #Treatment #AcutePE ... #Management #CriticalCare
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... • Consider K+ binder ... potassium and ECG ... #algorithm #treatment
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
respiratory tract (e.g ... • Workup • General ... Argon Plasma by Nick ... #treatment #workup ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... - Distended neck ... - Pulmonary >> Acute ... #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Obstructive: Pulmonary Embolism ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... of Acute Exacerbation ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... doppler, CTA • ECG ... #treatment #pulmonary
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
 •
aorta • Head and neck-limited ... Systemic (head and neck ... hypergammaglobulinemia, ↑ acute ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #phenotypes #workup
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
Acutely or over ... CO2 production (e.g ... by Nick Mark MD ... #differential #management ... #criticalcare
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... Serologic and EMG ... stimulation - Single fiber ... aspiration and acute ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
algorithm for management ... of acute hyperkalemia ... monitor 12-lead ECG ... • Consider K+ binder ... #algorithm #treatment