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Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
similar to those used ... Laparoscopic work ... Source: Fiber optic cable ... shafted implements used ... to work through
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Indication: Can be used ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
in MICU, often used ... generally not used ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
findings based on cause ... Differential #Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... should never be used ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... Discontinuation of causal ... • Immunologic Workup ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
Common Surgical Instruments ... retractors are used ... the operating table ... Retractors #surgery #instruments ... #types #comparison
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
to 6-8 hours to work ... combined, or when used ... management #treatment #comparison ... #table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
hormones that work ... is a cofactor used ... instead, a cofactor used ... #differential #algorithm ... management #treatment #criticalcare