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BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
BRASH Syndrome ... hypovolemic, give IV fluids ... ("balanced fluids ... #diagnosis #management ... #pathophysiology
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... Management ● Early ... ● Conservative fluid-management ... RespiratoryDistress #Syndrome ... #CriticalCare
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... iniury, Compartment syndrome ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... extracellular fluid ... diuretics for fluid
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... moderate amount fluid ... resuscitation (e.g. fluid ... abdominal compartment syndrome ... #CriticalCare
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Responsiveness ... and Fluid Tolerance ... the respiratory cycle ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare ... comparison #challenges #management
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... : Diuresis for fluid ... Differentiation #Syndrome ... APML #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
needing a little fluid ... achieved negative fluid ... acute coronary syndrome ... differential #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
Acetyl-CoA in the TCA cycle ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... differential #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Compartment Syndrome ... Pearls A vicious cycle ... Pathophysiology: ... #diagnosis #management ... #pathophysiology
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
Disease (CPPD) Pathophysiology ... Hypomagnesemia Synovial Fluid ... Crowned Dens Syndrome ... Rheumatology #diagnosis #management