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Pacemaker Identification Algorithm

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Identification Algorithm ... Which Pacemaker/ICD ... Using X-Rays: CaRDIA-X ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Radiology #CXR
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... episodes of VT/ICD ... cardioversion Stable ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm ... management #morphology #cardiology
Antiarrhythmics - Sodium Channel Blockers
Subclasses, Mechanisms, Indications, Side Effects
la - Quinidine, Procainamide
lb - Lidocaine, Mexiletine
Ic -
Lidocaine, Mexiletine Ic ... Blockers #ClassI #Na #cardiology ... #pharmacology # ... table #comparison
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
#management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... #medications #table ... #decisionaid #cardiology
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
common in OR; in MICU ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... summary #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
#differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... #icu #clinical ... #pharmacology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
patients in several ways ... The ECF and ICF ... The ICF responds ... #foamed #criticalcare ... diagnosis #treatment #pharmacology
Insulin Calculations for Type 1 Diabetes 

Insulin-to-Carb Ratio (ICR) 500/TDD = #g of carbs covered by
The ICR tells us ... utilized in 2 main ways ... meal, use the ICR ... Diabetes #DM1 #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... NSAIDs - Hold 7 days ... one post op Cardiology ... Determine if any labs
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
mg daily x 30 days ... 14 mg after 30 days ... drug to remain stable ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology