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Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Diagnosis and Management ... /aPTT MAHA likely ... hemosiderin • PT ... /aPTT normal • ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Fantastic handout on anticoagulation by Dr. Jessie Donato, superstar medical educator and hospitalist at ⁦@ClevelandClinic⁩ ⁦@CCF_IMCHIEFS⁩

#Anticoagulation
#HeparinDrip #gtt ... #Algorithm #PTT ... #Monitoring #Management
Thyroid Storm Diagnosis and Management Checklist

Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#Thyroid #Storm #Checklist #Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology #CriticalCare
Diagnosis and Management ... Checklist Dr. ... Thyroid #Storm #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Endocrinology
Management of Thyroid Storm - Checklist

Medical Management:
o Propranolol
o Thionamides 
o Iodide
o Steroids

#Thyroid #Storm #Checklist #Management #Endocrinology
Management of Thyroid ... Storm - Checklist ... Medical Management ... Thyroid #Storm #Checklist ... #Management #Endocrinology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Prolonged PT ... /PTT • Low plasma ... /INR: ↑ • PTT: ... INR < 2.3 - APTT ... causes #treatment #management
Post-Intubation Package Checklist
Quick Checklist
	Waveform Capnography
	Secure the Tube Well
	Confirm Lung Protective Vent Settings
	Achieve Adequate Analgesia and Sedation
	Raise
Post-Intubation Package Checklist ... Quick Checklist ... the Cuff of the ETT ... Tube Depth  Put ... #CriticalCare #Management
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... established disease) • aPTT ... mixing study (aPTT ... Chronic Management ... Hemophilia #Diagnosis #Management
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
    -
Diagnosis and Management ... PTH Independent ... (↑ PTH) • LOW ... Hypocalcemia #Diagnosis #Management ... #endocrinology
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
ETT depth may be ... table to determine ETT ... to your airway checklist ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Intubation #Airway #Checklist
Equipment Checklist for Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA) Drainage: 
 • 18g spinal needle with sheath guard, with
Equipment Checklist ... Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA ... Peritonsillar #Abscess #PTA ... Supply #Supplies #Checklist ... #Management #Emergency