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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 ... delirium Reversible causes ... delirium Drug-induced ... #management #criticalcare ... #diagnosis
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
common in OR; in MICU ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #indications
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
vagally-mediated or med-induced ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
• Can be induced ... autoimmune conditions, medications ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
K+ in the ECF causes ... high CL- content induces ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
the determined cause ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical ... #pharmacology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Kidney stones caused ... syndrome • Lithium-induced ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table