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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... Physicians should ... of the initial work-up ... #Homocysteine #Algorithm ... #Workup #AAFP
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... -BiPAP should never ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #BiPAP #BiLevel ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Lactic Acidosis ... Shock, Severe Anemia ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... testing • Seen in Short ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
syndrome (PRIS) - acidosis ... extubation, as it should ... drug, it causes amnesia ... result in lactic acidosis ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
breakdown of glycogen stores ... Ketosis (SK), acidosis ... hormones that work ... #differential #algorithm ... management #treatment #criticalcare