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Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Replacement Therapy (RRT ... Modalities of RRT ... HD machine • CRRT ... convective clearance by filtering ... Replacement #Therapy #RRT
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
BP/HR) and the vent ... (RR/SpO2) • If ... if the drips or vent ... VENT: mode + settings ... • AC/VC (VTE/RR/
Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and a
Replacement Therapy (NRT ... contraceptives, due to ↑ CV events ... Replacement Therapy (NRT ... Replacement #Therapy #NRT
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
Replacement Therapy (RRT ... Modalities RRT ... machine CRRT ... convective clearance by filtering ... Replacement #Therapy #RRT
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
7.35, pCO2 >6.5, RR ... Respiratory illness with RR ... if usual VC < 1 even ... pCO2 >6.5 and RR
Asterixis (flapping tremor) in uremia on Physical Exam
Asterixis (flapping tremor) in a patient with AKI, azotemia
Immediate RRT planned ... neurology #uremia #clinical
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
Next Steps: ↓ RR ... Hypoxemia: - DDx: Vent ... CTPE Fighting the vent
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
APS is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by recurring blood clots resulting from antibodies
at least: • 1 clinical ... event (confirmed ... presence of 1 clinical ... event and presence ... arterial/venous event
Retinoblastoma: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Sporadic mutation -> One allele of RB1 tumor suppressor gene
Pathogenesis and clinical ... -> Mutagenic event ... cells -> Mutagenic event
Selected Clinical Trials of SGLT2 inhibitors in CVD and CKD
EMPA-REG OUTCOME - Empagliflozin lowered CV events
Selected Clinical ... Empagliflozin lowered CV events ... Canagliflozin lowered CV events ... adverse kidney events ... adverse kidney events