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Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Converts - Probably AVnRT ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... comparison #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... for secondary causes ... glucocorticoid treatment ... signs or symptoms (eg
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
condition with a wide ... are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial & DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic drug). It is currently being discussed as
prophylaxis and treatment ... number of CNS side ... tinnitus) and may cause ... It also can cause ... Hydroxychloroquine #HCQ #Pharmacology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
The ECF and ICF ... causes Hyperkalemia ... #foamed #criticalcare ... management #diagnosis #treatment ... #pharmacology #
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
warranting urgent treatment ... electrocardiography (ECG ... Most cases of hypokalemia-induced ... Identification and treatment ... #Algorithm
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
treat the primary cause ... flow on the right side ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... management #clinical #criticalcare ... #foamed #treatment