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Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
values. ... values. ... never be used to “blow ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Hypophosphatemia Diagnostic Algorithm
- GI Losses
- Redistribution
- 1° HPT
- 1° Renal PO4 wasting: Hereditary, TIO, Fanconi Syndrome,
, TIO, Fanconi Syndrome ... by Dr Zalman Agus ... Hypophosphatemia #phosphorus #low ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #differential #nephrology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
ABG And BMP Normal ... Values • pH: ... D D-lactate (short ... bowel syndrome, ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Diagnosis and Management ... Pathophysiology: Spore ... improvement with Tx Management ... Fidaxomicin is now ... infectiousdiseases #IDSA #gastroenterology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
priapism • Lab values ... febrile, give abx ... sudden death • Lab values ... , Elevated Cr, Low ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
Check fresh gas flow ... system including valves ... using reservoir bag ... overload / TURP syndrome ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm
To assess potassium excretion: perform 24-hour urine collection or alternatively obtain potassium-to-creatinine ratio on
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... potassium-to-creatinine ratio on a spot ... be <3; greater values ... #TTKG #nephrology ... #low #potassium
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... mental status and low ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Check and maintain ABC ... • Give high flow ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
breakdown of glycogen stores ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... both conditions, low ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment