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Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
Thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism ... first described hypothyroidism ... patients with severe hypothyroidism ... , #Hypothyroidism ... Thyrotoxicosis #hyperthyroidism
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
to ADH • Pain/Post-op ... Malignancy True hypovolemia ... Hormonal changes • Hypothyroidism
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
to ADH • Pain/Post-op ... Malignancy True hypovolemia ... Hormonal changes • Hypothyroidism
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... to Hypokalemia ... potassium level - Most ... Critical Care #Checklist ... #CriticalCare
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
disorders including hypokalemia ... hormonal excess or hypokalaemia ... Endocrinologic: Hypothyroidism ... Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperthyroidism ... sleep apnea: CPAP, most
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Mnemonic • BRASH/Hyperkalemia ... BRASH Syndrome - Hyperkalemia ... • Shock • Hyperkalemia ... Endocrine: • Hypothyroidism ... sinus syndrome • Post
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... Anticipate risks (HOpI killers ... if uncertain POST ... #intubation #checklist ... #criticalcare #
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
mineralocorticoid deficiency, Post-AKI ... or low Uosm), Hypothyroidism ... Renal Losses (AKI, Post-AKI ... Present (Uosm ≥100): Hypovolemia
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Post Proning Nursing ... Checklist Head ... patient Legs: - Pillows ... Proning #Nursing #Checklist ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... Anticipate risks (HOpI killers ... if uncertain POST ... #intubation #checklist ... #criticalcare #