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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
in Cirrhosis • Pathophysiology ... gastropathy • Dosing ... hepatology #management #pharmacology ... #indications #dosing
Cardiovascular effects of intravenous infusion of Epinephrine, Norepinephrine and Isoproterenol

#Epinephrine #Norepinephrine #Isoproterenol #Pharmacology #Cardiovascular #Effects #Pathophysiology
of intravenous infusion ... Isoproterenol #Pharmacology ... Cardiovascular #Effects #Pathophysiology
Right pleural effusion with "spine sign" seen beautifully by using large footprint curvilinear transducer on lung
Right pleural effusion ... beautifully by using ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... Sign #Clinical #POCUS ... Lung #Pleural #Effusion
Osteoarthritis (OA): Clinical findings
 • Stimulation of joint nociceptors in subchondral bone -> Pain with loading
joint structures during ... production -> Joint effusion ... Osteoarthritis #OA #pathophysiology
Therapeutic Drug Level Monitoring 
Carbamazepine - Sample immediately before next dose (trough) 
Clozapine - Sample immediately
Theophylline - For i/v infusion ... - Intermittent dosing ... - Continuous infusion ... Ranges #Toxicology #Pharmacology
RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS ... followed by 90mg iv infusion ... Pulmonary #Embolism #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #DSign
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
ensuring adequate perfusion ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on
Hemorrhagic Tamponade revealed during CPR on POCUS

POCUS (cardiac SubXi) showing why CPR isn't doing much for
Tamponade revealed during ... CPR on POCUS ... POCUS (cardiac SubXi ... why CPR isn't doing ... echocardiogram #Effusion
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
0.5-3.0-mg/kg/hr infusion ... Algorithm #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Pulse Oximetry Summary
Pulse oximetry is the non-invasive continuous measurement of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin. It
Using a standard ... after a pause) Perfusion ... #critcalcare #pathophysiology