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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
generate larger VT ... mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... intrathoracic procedure ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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and Differential Diagnosis ... SHOCK • MAP ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Types #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #criticalcare #
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #indications
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... uw_IMresidency #Shock ... #table #comparison ... #criticalcare
A toxidrome is a syndrome (set of symptoms) caused by specific medications or toxins.

There are 5
is a syndrome (set ... caused by specific medications ... antihistamines #Diagnosis ... Toxicology #Toxidromes #Comparison ... #Table #Anticholinergics
Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
Anticoagulant Medications ... Acute DIC - Septic shock ... Deficiencies #Summary #table ... #comparison #diagnosis
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Undifferentiated Shock ... Pipes Problem (↓ SVR ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications ... #diagnosis #differential ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
scenario / sedation indication ... to facilitate extubation ... moderate sedation for procedures ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management