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Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
(Fluid Administration ... According to Weil classification ... #algorithm #Lung ... #Pulmonology #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Fluids
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... in MICU, often used ... generally not used ... #management #criticalcare ... summary #comparison #table
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... Indication: Can be used ... #Vasopressors #Inotropes ... #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
SHoC-ED - Does Point-of-Care Ultrasonography Improve Clinical Outcomes in Emergency Department Patients With Undifferentiated Hypotension? 

Ann
SHoC-ED - Does Point-of-Care ... of CT scanning, inotrope ... use, or fluid administration ... ultrasonography protocol ... #Hypotension #CriticalCare
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
undifferentiated shock ... treatments include fluid ... vasopressors, or inotropes ... - Cyanide - Propofol ... #typea #typeb #classification
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... patients need inotrope ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... Slow - Hot Line fluid ... CPR • Max 3 shocks ... management #treatment #algorithm