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Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
by excretion (e.g ... source of energy, conversion ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... - Cyanide - Propofol ... #typea #typeb #classification
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Torsades de Pointes - Management ... Algorithm Drugs ... , sotalol) • Propofol ... TorsadesdePointes #TDP #Management ... #Algorithm
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
oxygenator • Assess perfusion ... (eg, NIRS, SVO2 ... , lactate) REST ... institutional protocol ... #ECMO #Basics #management
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Epilepticus Treatment Protocol ... over 5 min (need EKG ... 2 mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #algorithm #neurology ... #management