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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... • Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Management Summary Paracentesis ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient (SAAG ... suggests higher SBP ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT) Failure - Optimization and Exercise Algorithm

Landsberg Manual @LandsbergManual - https://amzn.to/3rEtbK8

#SBT #Spontaneous #BreathingTrial
Optimization and Exercise ... Algorithm Landsberg ... #Optimization #Exercise ... #Algorithm #management ... #criticalcare #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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SBP <90, drop in ... SBP > 40 - End-organ ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
A Flow Diagram for Resuscitation in Sepsis-induced Hypoperfusion

== Commentary (https://twitter.com/Ale_DC7/status/1092112204206346241) ==

This diagram is from '17 but
indiscriminately until the BP ... Resuscitation #Algorithm ... GoalDirected #Management #CriticalCare
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
patient's baseline Bp ... extremely elevated Bp ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT) Failure - Troubleshooting and Evaluation Algorithm

Landsberg Manual @LandsbergManual - https://amzn.to/3rEtbK8

#SBT #Spontaneous #BreathingTrial
Breathing Trial (SBT ... and Evaluation Algorithm ... amzn.to/3rEtbK8 #SBT ... Failure #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Evaluation #criticalcare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Breathing Trial (SBT ... Early mobility and exercise ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... trained), good for SB ... obese, limited expertise ... Ultrasound #IUS #IBD #Algorithm
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
CAD Management Algorithm ... ß-BIocker: perform exercise ... Optimal BP management ... modification: diet, exercise ... CAD #Management #Algorithm