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COVID-19 review…here is a list of some of the drugs that are currently being used or
of some of the drugs ... the 4 drug study ... #Management #Pandemic ... Pharmacotherapy #Pharmacology ... #CriticalCare #
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
• Cardiogenic: Acute ... MI, Acute Heart ... inopressors #diagnosis ... #management #comparison ... #table
Delirium in the ICU

Defining delirium
Types of delirium
Consequences of delirium
Reversible causes of delirium
Drug-induced delirium
Non-pharmacologic management of delirium
Pharmacologic
Delirium in the ICU ... causes of delirium Drug-induced ... theABofPharmaC #ICU ... #management #criticalcare ... #diagnosis
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Acute dystonia ... diagnostic and ... immediately; supportive care ... #SideEffects #pharmacology ... #management
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
Stress ulcerations are ... common in ICU patients ... ulceration or treatment ... #Prophylaxis #criticalcare ... #pharmacology #
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care ... guide targeted treatments ... Syndrome #PICS #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare ... #icu
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
treatment, or those ... who are intolerant ... #Medications #Table ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Neurology
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment ... - 2% risk of ICH ... in patients who are ... #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Sepsis - Diagnosis ... likelihood of prolonged ICU ... recognition and treatment ... #SIRS #criticalcare ... #icu
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
engagement Critical Care ... A dissociative drug ... No pharmacologic ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management