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Summary table of the mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used anti-coagulation drugs.
mechanism of action, side ... - Low Molecular ... anticoagulation #pharmacology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... hypoglycemia • Low ... disease Common Side ... — mitigated by slow ... #Metformin #Pharmacology
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
edema), Lung Exam, POCUS ... Oxygen Therapy: • Low ... Flow • Reservoir ... • High Flow ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
(mild ↑CO) - Side ... Bradyarrhythmias - Side ... septic shock - Side ... comparison #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
NSAID Selectivity Spectrum
COX-2 Selective NSAID - Celecoxib
 • Increased risk for CV events
 • Decreased risk
Decreased risk for Gl side ... Increased risk for Gl side ... Cardioprotective at low ... Increased risk for GI side ... selectivity #spectrum #pharmacology
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Narrow Complex Bradycardia:
 • Regular: Sinus Bradycardia, AFib w/ AV
Arrest, AFib w/ Slow ... Mobitz II AV Block Wide ... Regular SVT WI Wide ... Irregular SVT w/ Wide ... Management #cardiology #criticalcare
Confirmation that central line is placed on the venous side by visualizing echogenic air bubbles in
on the venous side ... Echocardiogram #POCUS ... #Clinical #criticalcare
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
Version 2, now updated ... Susceptibilities #ICU #CriticalCare ... #Overview #Pharmacology
Vasopressors Demystified

Shock comes in many flavors and so do vasopressors. Here’s a OnePager summarizing my approach
which ones to use, how ... Vasopressors #Basics #CriticalCare ... #Management #Pharmacology
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
etc), Valves (wide ... Sepsis (may develop low ... (pancreatitis, low ... diuresis, diuretics), Low ... guyton #curves #criticalcare