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Lisinopril - ACE inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. 3rd most prescribed
Pharmacology #Lisinopril #Zestril
Addictions: Pathogenesis

Mesolimbic Dopaminergic Pathway:
 • Dopaminergic neurons in Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA) in midbrain under continuous
Addictions: Pathogenesis ... The NAC receives additional ... behaviours -> Addiction ... Withdrawal) #Drug #Addiction
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS ... See thread for POCUS ... POCUS (apical window ... McConnell's sign, and additional ... Pulmonary #Embolism #POCUS
Pupil Reactivity Score (GCS-P) Addition to the Glasgow Coma Score

#GCSP #Glasgow #Coma #Score #Pupillary #Scale #Diagnosis
Score (GCS-P) Addition
Smoking Cessation Management
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT):
Long-Acting NRT:
 • Patch: Wear for 24 hours at a time.
used once to each nostril ... #pharmacology #addition
LVOTO due to SAM on POCUS Echocardiogram

Septic patient after IV fluids and initiation of Levophed. Worsening
due to SAM on POCUS ... Patient given additional ... LVOTO #SAM #HOCM #POCUS
Buprenorphine Algorithm for Uncomplicated Opioid Withdrawal - ACEP Opioids Clinical Policy

Assess Withdrawal Severity - Objective signs
Administer Additional ... Withdrawal #management #addiction
ED-Bridge Buprenorphine Algorithm for management of acute opiate withdrawal in the ED

#Management #Opioid #Withdrawal #Emergency #Buprenorphine
Treatment #Algorithm #Addiction
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation Algorithm
In addition to edema and urine concentration, always consider urine
Evaluation Algorithm In addition
True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Instead (or in addition