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Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Delirium in the ICU ... Relevant drug levels (e.g ... rigidity) Consider EEG ... Evaluation #Workup #MICU ... #CriticalCare #
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Delirium in the ICU ... interruption (e.g ... in the night (e.g ... Management #Treatment #MICU ... #CriticalCare
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Witness patient in ICU ... early & document (e.g ... hemostatic agents (e.g ... Witnesses #patient #ICU ... #CriticalCare #
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
The ECF and ICF ... The ICF responds ... , the ICF tries ... and ICF to remain ... #foamed #criticalcare
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU ... : • For most ICU ... will also get an EKG ... Admitting #Admissions #ICU ... diagnosis #workup #criticalcare
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
EKG. ... remain on floor vs ICU ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
intensive care units (ICU ... intensive care units (ICU ... new techniques – e.g ... DharSaty #Coma, #CriticalCare ... hyperthyroidism, #ICU
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical