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American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
2) Subsequent ICU ... 6.0L/min/m2 in PICU ... #CriticalCare # ... Peds #Pediatrics ... #Sepsis #Management
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
RISK FACTORS - ICU ... screening (CAM-ICU ... #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare # ... icu
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... common in OR; in MICU ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU ... esp in work-up/management ... of shock MICRO ... : • For most ICU ... Admitting #Admissions #ICU
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
and Management ... Summary • Hypotension ... Oliguria • Altered Mental ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #criticalcare
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
infection SEPTIC SHOCK ... Patients w/ septic shock ... likelihood of prolonged ICU ... #QSOFA #SIRS #criticalcare ... #icu
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Delirium (PAD) in the ICU ... Addressing the ICU ... assessment of the ICU ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Delirium in the ICU ... c deliriogenic meds ... Delirium #Checklist #Management ... #Treatment #MICU ... #CriticalCare
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Ask for brief summary ... RRT: • Final summary ... remain on floor vs ICU ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... Neuro: altered mental ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare